arching

UK
/ˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑrtʃɪŋ/
archinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑrtʃɪŋ/
More precise tag for participial adjective.
Translations
The arching ceiling of the cathedral was breathtaking.
Сводчатый потолок собора был захватывающим.
The arching branches formed a natural canopy over the path.
Изогнутые ветви образовали естественный навес над тропинкой.
Definitions
Having a curved shape or form.
The arching branches of the willow tree created a natural canopy over the path.
archingnoun
archings
pl
UK
/ˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑr.tʃɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning the act or instance of forming an arch.
Definitions
The action or instance of forming an arch or curve.
The graceful arching of the dancer’s back impressed the audience.
archverb

arching

Gerund

arched
Past Simple
arched
Past Participle
arching
Gerund
UK
/ɑːtʃ/
US
/ɑrtʃ/
Translations
She can arch her back like a cat.
Она может изгибать спину, как кошка.
The bridge arches over the river.
Мост сводит над рекой.
Additional translations
встать дугой
Definitions
To form an arch or curve.
The cat arched its back when it was startled.
To provide with an arch or arches.
The architect decided to arch the entrance to give it a grand appearance.
archnoun
Definitions
A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
The ancient stone arch stood firm despite the passage of centuries.
A structure forming a curved top on a doorway, window, or other opening.
The grand entrance was marked by a beautifully carved wooden arch.
A curved shape or line.
The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the sky.
The raised curve on the bottom of the foot.
She had to wear special shoes to support the arch of her foot.
archadjective
Definitions
Playfully roguish or mischievous.
She gave him an arch smile, hinting at a secret she wasn't ready to share.
Cunning or sly; having a knowing or superior air.
His arch comments often left his colleagues feeling both amused and slightly wary.
Chief; principal; of the highest rank, especially when used attributively before a noun.
After years of rivalry, she finally defeated her arch enemy in the championship.