cover with an arch
1Arch — 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] …
2arch over — Arch, cover with an arch …
3arch — I. n. 1. Curved structure. 2. Curve, bend, curving, bending. II. v. a. 1. Vault, cover with an arch, arch over. 2. Bend (into the form of an arch), curve. III. a. 1 …
4ARCH — The arch was invented around 2500 BC in the Indus Valley of ancient India. It is a curved structure that rests on posts or walls and allows for the spanning of an architectural space. Prior to the use of the arch, the post and lintel structure …
5arch — arch1 /ahrch/, n. 1. Archit. a. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are… …
6arch — I. /atʃ / (say ahch) noun 1. a curved structure resting on supports at both extremities, used to sustain weight, to bridge or roof an open space, etc. 2. an archway. 3. something bowed or curved; any bow like part: the arch of the foot. 4. any… …
7arch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English arche, from Anglo French, from Vulgar Latin *arca, from Latin arcus more at arrow Date: 14th century 1. a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other… …
8arch — I [[t]ɑrtʃ[/t]] n. 1) archit. a curved construction spanning an opening and usu. supporting weight from above or the sides 2) archit. a doorway or gateway having a curved head; archway 3) any overhead curvature resembling an arch 4) something… …
9Arch of Triumph (1985 film) — Infobox Film name = Arch of Triumph (1985 film) caption = DVD cover imdb id = 0088734 director = Waris Hussein writer = Charles E. Israel Erich Maria Remarque (novel) starring = Anthony Hopkins Lesley Anne Down Donald Pleasance| producer = Mort… …
10To come off with flying colors — Flying Fly ing, a. [From {Fly}, v. i.] Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement. [1913 Webster] {Flying army} (Mil.) a body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own… …
