arch
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1. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | construction, structure, |
| definition | : | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | abutment arch, |
| definition | : | an arch supported by an abutment (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | broken arch, |
| definition | : | an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | camber arch, |
| definition | : | an arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | corbel arch, |
| definition | : | (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | flat arch, straight arch, |
| definition | : | an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pier arch, |
| definition | : | an arch supported on piers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pointed arch, |
| definition | : | an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | proscenium arch, |
| definition | : | the arch over the opening in the proscenium wall (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rampant arch, |
| definition | : | an arch whose support is higher on one side than on the other (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | round arch, |
| definition | : | an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rowlock arch, |
| definition | : | an arch that is formed with more than one concentric row of voussoirs (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | safety arch, |
| definition | : | an undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | segmental arch, |
| definition | : | a shallow arch; an arch that is less than a semicircle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | shouldered arch, |
| definition | : | an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | skew arch, |
| definition | : | an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | squinch, |
| definition | : | a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | trimmer arch, |
| definition | : | an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | triumphal arch, |
| definition | : | a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | headstone, key, keystone, |
| definition | : | the central building block at the top of an arch or vault (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | impost, springer, |
| definition | : | the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | voussoir, |
| definition | : | wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | aqueduct, |
| definition | : | a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | arcade, colonnade, |
| definition | : | a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | bridge, span, |
| definition | : | a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. (noun.artifact) |
| domain category | : | architecture, |
| definition | : | the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings (noun.cognition) |
2. a passageway under a curved masonry construction (noun.artifact)
| part meronym | : | wall, |
| definition | : | an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure (noun.artifact) |
3. a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) (noun.body)
| hypernym | : | skeletal structure, |
| definition | : | any structure created by the skeleton of an organism (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | metatarsal arch, |
| definition | : | the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | instep, |
| definition | : | the arch of the foot (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | haemal arch, hemal arch, |
| definition | : | a structure arising ventrally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the caudal blood vessels (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | neural arch, vertebral arch, |
| definition | : | a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord (noun.body) |
4. a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening (noun.shape)
| hypernym | : | curve, curved shape, |
| definition | : | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes (noun.shape) |
5. form an arch or curve (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | bend, flex, |
| definition | : | form a curve (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | camber, |
| definition | : | curve upward in the middle (verb.motion) |
6. naughtily or annoyingly playful (adj.all)
| similar | : | playful, |
| definition | : | full of fun and high spirits (adj.all) |
7. expert in skulduggery (adj.all)
| similar | : | skilled, |
| definition | : | having or showing or requiring special skill (adj.all) |
8. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (adj.all)
| similar | : | superior, |
| definition | : | of or characteristic of high rank or importance (adj.all) |
9. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, |
| definition | : | form an arch or curve (verb.motion) |
10. form an arch or curve (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arch, archway, |
| definition | : | a passageway under a curved masonry construction (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | curvature, curve, |
| definition | : | the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | arc, |
| definition | : | a continuous portion of a circle (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | arc, bow, |
| definition | : | something curved in shape (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | curvature, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal (noun.state) |
11. naughtily or annoyingly playful (adj.all)
12. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (adj.all)
| derivation | : | condescendingness, condescension, |
| definition | : | affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank (noun.attribute) |
13. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, arc, arch, curve, |
| definition | : | form an arch or curve (verb.motion) |
14. form an arch or curve (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arch, archway, |
| definition | : | a passageway under a curved masonry construction (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | curvature, curve, |
| definition | : | the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | arc, |
| definition | : | a continuous portion of a circle (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | arch, |
| definition | : | a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | arc, bow, |
| definition | : | something curved in shape (noun.shape) |
| derivation | : | curvature, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal (noun.state) |
15. naughtily or annoyingly playful (adj.all)
16. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (adj.all)
| derivation | : | condescendingness, condescension, |
| definition | : | affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank (noun.attribute) |
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