LEARNit Dictionary
arch
noun
/ɑːtʃ/
UK
/ɑːrtʃ/
US
1
a curved structure that supports the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
طاق, قوس
2
a structure with a curved top that is supported by straight sides, sometimes forming an entrance or built as a monument
طاق, قوس, طاق نصرت
Go through the arch and follow the path.
Marble Arch is a famous London landmark.
3
the raised part of the foot formed by a curved section of bones
قوس
4
anything that forms a curved shape at the top
طاق, قوس
the delicate arch of her eyebrows
The branches of the trees formed an arch over the bench.
see also
arched
verb
/ɑːtʃ/
UK
/ɑːrtʃ/
US
1
if you
arch
part of your body, or if it
arches
, it moves and forms a curved shape
قوس کردن, خم کردن, قوس گرفتن, خم شدن
2
to be in a curved line or shape across or over something
قوس کردن, کمانی شدن, قوس زدن
Tall trees arched over the path.
adjective
/ɑːtʃ/
UK
/ɑːrtʃ/
US
1
seeming pleased with yourself because you know more about a situation than other people
کنایهآمیز, شیطنتآمیز, طناز