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Definition of arch

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Arch (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..

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Archivolt :: Archivolt (n.) The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening..

Anta :: Anta (n.) A species of pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination, treated architecturally as a pilaster, with capital and base..

Arch :: Arch (v. i.) To form into an arch; to curve.

Morisco :: Morisco (n.) A thing of Moorish origin; as: (a) The Moorish language. (b) A Moorish dance, now called morris dance. Marston. (c) One who dances the Moorish dance. Shak. (d) Moresque decoration or architecture..

Hierarchies :: Hierarchies (pl. ) of Hierarch.

Platband :: Platband (n.) A flat molding, or group of moldings, the width of which much exceeds its projection, as the face of an architrave..

Mould :: Mould (n.) A group of moldings; as, the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts..

Patriarchal :: Patriarchal (a.) Of or pertaining to a patriarch or to patriarchs; possessed by, or subject to, patriarchs; as, patriarchal authority or jurisdiction; a patriarchal see; a patriarchal church..

Recessed :: Recessed (a.) Having a recess or recesses; as, a recessed arch or wall..

Ablactation :: Ablactation (n.) The process of grafting now called inarching, or grafting by approach..

Monarchy :: Monarchy (n.) The territory ruled over by a monarch; a kingdom.

Trudge :: Trudge (v. i.) To walk or march with labor; to jog along; to move wearily.

Route :: Route (n.) The course or way which is traveled or passed, or is to be passed; a passing; a course; a road or path; a march..

Monarch :: Monarch (n.) A patron deity or presiding genius.

Forel :: Forel (n.) A kind of parchment for book covers. See Forrill.

Scorch :: Scorch (v. i.) To be burnt on the surface; to be parched; to be dried up.

Fornicated :: Fornicated (a.) Vaulted like an oven or furnace; arched.

Drummer :: Drummer (n.) One whose office is to best the drum, as in military exercises and marching..

Patriarchate :: Patriarchate (n.) The office, dignity, or jurisdiction of a patriarch..

Monarcho :: Monarcho (n.) The nickname of a crackbrained Italian who fancied himself an emperor.