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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Find :: Find (n.) Anything found; a discovery of anything valuable; especially, a deposit, discovered by archaeologists, of objects of prehistoric or unknown origin..
Farina :: Farina (n.) A fine flour or meal made from cereal grains or from the starch or fecula of vegetables, extracted by various processes, and used in cookery..
Amyloidal :: Amyloidal (a.) Resembling or containing amyl; starchlike.
Arched :: Arched (a.) Made with an arch or curve; covered with an arch; as, an arched door..
Pendant :: Pendant (n.) A hanging ornament on roofs, ceilings, etc., much used in the later styles of Gothic architecture, where it is of stone, and an important part of the construction. There are imitations in plaster and wood, which are mere decorative features..
Throughout :: Throughout (prep.) Quite through; from one extremity to the other of; also, every part of; as, to search throughout the house..
Investigable :: Investigable (a.) Unsearchable; inscrutable.
Inquisitorial :: Inquisitorial (a.) Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power..
Archaeological :: Archaeological () Relating to archaeology, or antiquities; as, archaeological researches..
Heptarch :: Heptarch (n.) Same as Heptarchist.
Pentarchy :: Pentarchy (n.) A government in the hands of five persons; five joint rulers.
Ewe-necked :: Ewe-necked (a.) Having a neck like a ewe; -- said of horses in which the arch of the neck is deficent, being somewhat hollowed out..
Antimonarchist :: Antimonarchist (n.) An enemy to monarchial government.
Parched :: Parched (imp. & p. p.) of Parc.
Arcade :: Arcade (n.) An arched or covered passageway or avenue.
Patriarchdom :: Patriarchdom (n.) The office or jurisdiction of a patriarch; patriarchate.
Patriarch :: Patriarch (n.) The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; -- usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses..
Shipbuilder :: Shipbuilder (n.) A person whose occupation is to construct ships and other vessels; a naval architect; a shipwright.
Glut :: Glut (n.) An arched opening to the ashpit of a klin.
Antimonarchical :: Antimonarchical () Opposed to monarchial government.
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