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- [ahr-ching]
- /ˈɑr tʃɪŋ/
- /ɑːtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-ching]
- /ˈɑr tʃɪŋ/
Definitions of arching word
- adjective arching forming an arch 3
- noun arching an arched part 3
- noun arching a series of arches 3
- noun arching Architecture. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway. 1
- noun arching any overhead curvature resembling an arch. 1
- noun arching something bowed or curved; any bowlike part: the arch of the foot. 1
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Origin of arching
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; arch1 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Arching
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arching popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
arching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arching
noun arching
- curvature — The curvature of something is its curved shape, especially when this shape is part of the circumference of a circle.
- incurvation — curved, especially inward.
- deflection — The deflection of something means making it change direction.
- flexure — the act of flexing or bending.
adjective arching
- arciform — shaped like an arch
- arcuate — shaped or bent like an arc or bow
- spiraling — Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
- arced — Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
- spiralling — Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
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