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arching

American  
[ahr-ching] / ˈɑr tʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. arched arched work or formation.


Other Word Forms

  • unarching adjective

Etymology

Origin of arching

First recorded in 1670–80; arch 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A map of the routes with arrows arching across the country gave the operation its arachnid moniker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Tuesday’s home run, hit on an arching line to the left-center-field bullpen, served as a long-awaited first example.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Rainmaker Hall is the central meeting space, created inside an old hangar that was once a sweatshop with high, arching beams.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2023

“The overall arching theme is people are concerned about the future,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023

He leapt wildly, arching his back as he shot upward, then tossing his head as he smashed his hooves to the ground.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover