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arch

/ɑːt͡ʃ/
noun
  1. An inverted U shape.

  2. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.

  3. An architectural element having the shape of an arch

verb
  1. To form into an arch shape

    "The cat arched its back"

  2. To cover with an arch or arches.

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