Arch Definition
arch
adjective
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
- expert in skulduggery; "an arch criminal"
- naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"
noun
- a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
- a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
- a passageway under a curved masonry construction; "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"
- (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
verb
- form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
"Arch" in song lyrics
See how arch is used in real songs:
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"With the gift I come swift with a straight arch"
Apache — Get Ya Weight Up -
"I see pawns drop, never mind my perching arch"
Atoms Family — Alaska Freestyle #3 -
"Crowd around us sumthin new, sittin on top of the Arch"
Chingy — Chingy Jackpot
Words that rhyme with arch
Usage tips for "arch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "arch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for arch to find words that pair well.