Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: ärch, IPA ^(key): /ɑrt͡ʃ/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɑːt͡ʃ/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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Noun

1. A semi-circle shape, like an inverted "U".

   Robert drew an arch on the paper.

2. Any object having the shape of an arch, from stone bridges and doorways to bows.

   They went through the arch into the church.

3. A part of the foot, on the bottom, which is shaped like an arch.

   She stepped on a nail and hurt the arch of her foot.

Verb

1. To make into the shape of an arch.

   The cat arched its back.

Prefix

1. Arch added to the start of a word signifies it is important or the most important

   An archbishop is a senior bishop.

   Comic-book villains may be an arch-enemy.