Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Arch.
How to pronounce arch:
US
Arch - as a noun
A curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
A curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skeletal structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A passageway under a curved masonry construction
Example: "They built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
archway18(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
abutment archbroken archcamber archcorbel arch
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flat archstraight archpier archpointed archproscenium archrampant archround archrowlock archsafety archscoinson archsconcheon archsegmental archshouldered archdiminished archscheme archskeen archskene archskew archsquinch21trimmer archtriumphal archfour-centered archtudor arch
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Arch - as an adjective satellite
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescending20patronising14patronizing23Naughtily or annoyingly playful
Example: "Teasing and worrying with impish laughter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impish13implikemischievous21pixilated19prankish17puckish18wicked16Arch - as a verb
Arch - as an adjective
Knowing, clever, mischievous.
Example: "I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips."
Principal; primary.
Example: "They were arch enemies."
Example Sentences
"The architect designed a beautiful arch for the entrance of the building."
"The hikers passed under an ancient stone arch on their way to the summit."
"The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the sky."
"The arch of her eyebrows showed her surprise."
"The gymnast executed a flawless back arch in her routine."
Word Game Points
Is ARCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ARCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ARCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
