arching

verbcurve

Synonyms for arching

verb curve

Antonyms for arching

curvature

noun. rounded part of thing, usually body part

Word Origin & History

c.1300, from Old French arche "arch of a bridge" (12c.), from Latin arcus "a bow" (see arc). Replaced native bow (n.1). Originally architectural in English; transferred by early 15c. to anything having this form (eyebrows, etc.).

Example Sentences for arching

And he saw that he had crawled under the cart and was trying to lift it by arching his back.

"That is odd," said the little man, arching his black eyebrows.

Alone beneath the arching sky, his happiness mounted to the stars.

This meant the wreck of “Arching the Gulf;” and Trampy came down with it.

It would have one, a better one, with a finer title: “Arching the Gulf!”

The arching of that side of the nut may also be left a little higher.

"I have nothing to explain," said Margaret, arching her delicate brows.

The outline of his work is very graceful, and the arching admirable.

The arching curve of her back was beautiful and strong; she wore no stays.

The student will at once see that this is done as a base from which is to spring the arching.

arching

Synonyms for arching

Antonyms for arching

arciform

bending

curvature

curvilinear

arching

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Antonyms for arching

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arciform

bending

curvature

curvilinear

Synonyms for arching

arced