adjective
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provided with or spanned by an arch or arches
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shaped like an arch; curved
Other Word Forms
- unarched adjective
Etymology
Origin of arched
Example Sentences
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Lower and lower his back arched as his poor knees bent, eventually bringing him flat on the ground with the table straddled above him.
From Literature
Grandpa arched his eyebrows, and said, “Busy? What were you doing?”
From Literature
Researchers believe the crest was brightly colored during the dinosaur's lifetime and arched upward like a curved blade, likely serving as a dramatic display structure.
From Science Daily
I study the arched windows for signs of movement, but the pink-and-white floral curtains are pulled tight.
From Literature
Auntie North arched her eyebrow at Danny, then at the book on the table.
From Literature
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