Arching

Arching
Arch \Arch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arched} ([aum]rcht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Arching}.] 1. To cover with an arch or arches. [1913 Webster]

2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch. [1913 Webster]

The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • arching — [är′chiŋ] adj. forming an arch n. 1. an arched part 2. a series of arches …   English World dictionary

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  • arching — /ahr ching/, n. arched work or formation. [1670 80; ARCH1 + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • arching — ɑːtʃ n. vault, upward curve; entrance with a curved top, vaulted doorway v. make arched, make vaulted, build an arch; be arched, be vaulted adj. shrewd, cunning, sly; chief, main, principal pref. chief, principal …   English contemporary dictionary

  • arching — chagrin …   Anagrams dictionary

  • arching — a. Vaulted, curving, bending …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • arching —   Forming an arch; in cycads, used to describe the natural orientation of a leaf or the most recent crown or flush of leaves, e.g. the crown of Ceratozamia kuesteriana.   Cf. ascending, erect, spreading …   Expanded glossary of Cycad terms

  • arching — arch·ing …   English syllables

  • arching — /ˈatʃɪŋ/ (say ahching) noun arched work or formation …  

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