Overview of noun arch

The noun arch has 4 senses

• arch -- (a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening)


• arch -- (a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet))


• arch, archway -- (a passageway under a curved masonry construction; "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory")


• arch -- ((architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it)

Overview of verb arch

The verb arch has 1 sense

• arch, curve, arc -- (form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely")

Overview of adj arch

The adj arch has 3 senses

• arch, condescending, patronizing, patronising -- ((used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension)


• arch -- (expert in skulduggery; "an arch criminal")


• arch, impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked -- (naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank")