(n.) Any part of a curved line.
(n.) Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped
solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the
radii of the curve; used to support the wall or other weight above an
opening. In this sense arches are segmental, round (i. e.,
semicircular), or pointed.
(n.) A flat arch is a member constructed of stones cut into wedges
or other shapes so as to support each other without rising in a curve.
(n.) Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into
the arch of a bridge.
(n.) Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the
aorta.
(v. t.) To cover with an arch or arches.
(v. t.) To form or bend into the shape of an arch.
(v. i.) To form into an arch; to curve.
(a.) Chief; eminent; greatest; principal.
(a.) Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch
look, word, lad.
(n.) A chief.
