Arch
Translation- Arch
- Arch Arch ([aum]rch), n. [F. arche, fr. LL. arca, for arcus.
See {Arc}.]
1. (Geom.) Any part of a curved line.
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2. (Arch.) (a) 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. (b) A flat arch is a member constructed of stones cut into wedges or other shapes so as to support each other without rising in a curve. [1913 Webster]
Note: Scientifically considered, the arch is a means of spanning an opening by resolving vertical pressure into horizontal or diagonal thrust. [1913 Webster]
3. Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge. [1913 Webster]
4. Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta. ``Colors of the showery arch.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]
{Triumphal arch}, a monumental structure resembling an arched gateway, with one or more passages, erected to commemorate a triumph. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Arch — • A structure composed of separate pieces, such as stone or bricks, having the shape of truncated wedges, arranged on a curved line so as to retain their position by mutual pressure Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Arch Arc … Catholic encyclopedia
Arch+ — Beschreibung Architekturzeitschrift Verlag ARCH+ Verlag GmbH … Deutsch Wikipedia
arch — 1> арка; свод, аркада Ex: semicircular arches полукруглые арки Ex: triumphal arch триумфальная арка Ex: arch falsehood стр. кружала, опалубка свода Ex: the arches of a bridge своды моста 2> сводчатый проход, переход 3> дуга 4> что либо по форме… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
Arch — ([ a]rch), a. [See {Arch }, pref.] 1. Chief; eminent; greatest; principal. [1913 Webster] The most arch act of piteous massacre. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arch- — ([ a]rch , except in archangel and one or two other words). [L. arch , Gr. arch = archi . See {Arch }.] A prefix signifying chief, as in archbuilder, archfiend. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
arch- — pref. 1) архи: главный, старший archbishop архиепископ 2) архи:отъявленный, самый большой arch liar отъявленный лжец arch rogue архиплут3) rare архи: первый, первоначальный arch founder основатель … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Arch — 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arch — Arch, n. [See {Arch }, pref.] A chief. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] My worthy arch and patron comes to night. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
arch — 1> встречается в существительных и прилагательных со значением главный, старший, высший (преимущественно в званиях, 2> титулах) Ex: archbishop архиепископ Ex: archdeacon архидиакон Ex: archduke эрцгерцог 3> встречается в существительных и… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
arch — I 1. noun 1) арка; свод 2) дуга; прогиб 3) радуга 4) attr. арочный;сводчатый arch bridge арочный мост arch dam арочная плотина 2. v. 1) пе рекрывать сводом; придавать форму арки 2) изгибать(ся) дугой II adj. игривый,лукавый … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
