Arcade

Arcade
Arcade Ar*cade", n. [F. arcade, Sp. arcada, LL. arcata, fr. L. arcus bow, arch.] 1. (Arch.) (a) A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature. (b) A long, arched building or gallery. [1913 Webster]

2. An arched or covered passageway or avenue. [1913 Webster]


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  • arcade — [ arkad ] n. f. • 1562; it. arcata, de arco « arc », ou vx provenç. arcada « arche » 1 ♦ Archit. Ouverture en arc; ensemble formé d un arc et de ses montants ou points d appui (souvent au plur.). Les arcades d un aqueduc, d un cloître, d une… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Arcade — may refer to: *Arcade (architecture), a passage or walkway, often including retailers *Arcade cabinet, housing which holds an arcade game s hardware *Arcade game, a coin operated game machine usually found in a game or video arcade *Arcade system …   Wikipedia

  • Arcade — Arcade, NY U.S. village in New York Population (2000): 2026 Housing Units (2000): 876 Land area (2000): 2.501221 sq. miles (6.478133 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.003744 sq. miles (0.009696 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.504965 sq. miles (6.487829… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Arcade — árcade (del lat. «Arcas, ádis», del gr. «arkás») 1 adj. y n. Arcadio. 2 m. Miembro de una academia de *poesía llamada «de los árcades», establecida en Roma. * * * árcade. (Del lat. Arcas, ădis, y este del gr. ᾿Αρκάς). adj. Natural de la Arcadia.… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • arcade — [är kād′] n. [Fr < Prov arcada < ML arcata < L arcus, arch: see ARC] 1. a passage having an arched roof 2. any covered passageway, esp. one with shops along the sides 3. a) PENNY ARCADE b) a place somewhat like a penn …   English World dictionary

  • Arcade, GA — U.S. city in Georgia Population (2000): 1643 Housing Units (2000): 609 Land area (2000): 6.462608 sq. miles (16.738077 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.022325 sq. miles (0.057821 sq. km) Total area (2000): 6.484933 sq. miles (16.795898 sq. km) FIPS… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Arcade, NY — U.S. village in New York Population (2000): 2026 Housing Units (2000): 876 Land area (2000): 2.501221 sq. miles (6.478133 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.003744 sq. miles (0.009696 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.504965 sq. miles (6.487829 sq. km) FIPS …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • arcade — UK US /ɑːˈkeɪd/ noun [C] COMMERCE ► a covered area or passage containing stores: » shopping arcade …   Financial and business terms

  • arcade — ARCADE. s. f. Ouverture en arc. Grande arcade. Les arcades d un bâtiment. Les arcades de la Place Royale …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

  • Arcade — Essentiellement porté en Martinique, c est un ancien prénom, popularisé par saint Arcade (fête le 1er août), qui fut évêque de Bourges au VIe siècle. Etymologiquement, le nom est lié à l Arcadie, région de la Grèce antique célèbre pour ses… …   Noms de famille

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