skew arch

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo ahrch]
- /skyu ɑrtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo ahrch]
- /skyu ɑrtʃ/

Definitions of skew arch words

noun skew arch an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right angles with the face. 1
noun skew arch an arch or vault, esp one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span 0
noun skew arch an arch with jambs not at right angles with the face, as in a vault or tunnel which narrows or widens from its opening 0

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Origin of skew arch

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Skew arch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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skew arch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

skew arch usage trend in Literature

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