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arch, n.
(arches)
freq. cnt. 2
more info a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
<noun.body>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

arch
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
arch
semantic pointers
hypernym
skeletal structure
hyponym
metatarsal arch instep shoulder girdle, pectoral arch hemal arch, haemal arch neural arch, vertebral arch
more info a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
<noun.shape>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

arch
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
arch
semantic pointers
hypernym
curve, curved shape
more info (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
<noun.artifact>

arch
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
arch
semantic pointers
hyponym
abutment arch broken arch camber arch corbel arch flat arch, straight arch pier arch pointed arch proscenium arch rampant arch round arch rowlock arch safety arch scoinson arch, sconcheon arch segmental arch shouldered arch skeen arch, skene arch, scheme arch, diminished arch skew arch squinch trimmer arch triumphal arch Tudor arch, four-centered arch
part holonym
aqueduct arcade, colonnade bridge, span
hypernym
structure, construction
domain of synset (topic)
architecture
part meronym
keystone, key, headstone springer, impost voussoir
more info a passageway under a curved masonry construction
<noun.artifact>

arch archway

sample sentences

"they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
arch
semantic pointers
hypernym
entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, entree
part holonym
wall