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arched definition

arched (ärc̸ht)

adjective

  1. furnished or covered with an arch or arches
  2. having the form of an arch; curved

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arched Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • shape: The panel is gothic arched in shape about 4ft tall and 12 " wide.

Modifies a noun

  • doorway: About four meters along on the right is an open arched doorway which is the entrance to the toilets.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: Us at taking will travel in slightly arched grasp freedom is based.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: If the spasms spread to the back muscles, the spine may become strongly arched backward.
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