Looking for the meaning of the word ARCHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ARCHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Arch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French arche, based on Latin arcus ‘bow’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɑːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
Short Definition:curved structure
Word: Arch
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɑːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
have the curved shape of an arch
Short Definition:have curved shape
Examples:- a beautiful bridge that arched over a canal
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