ARCHES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word arches. (close relations)
Definition of ARCHES
Best Alternative Words for ARCHES
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bends | verbv | |||||||
noun • pain resulting from rapid change in pressure | ||||||||
archings | verbv | |||||||
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archways | nounn | |||||||
noun • a passageway under a curved masonry construction | ||||||||
bows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • front part of a vessel or aircraft • a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces • a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow • an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience • something curved in shape • a decorative interlacing of ribbons • a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments verb • bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head • play on a stringed instrument with a bow • yield to another's wish or opinion • bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting • bend one's back forward from the waist on down | ||||||||
crescents | nounn | |||||||
noun • any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters adjective satellite • resembling the new moon in shape | ||||||||
crooks | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime • a circular segment of a curve • a long staff with one end being hook shaped verb • bend or cause to bend | ||||||||
curves | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
domes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward • informal terms for a human head • a stadium that has a roof • a hemispherical roof | ||||||||
loops | nounn | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||||
spans | verbv | |||||||
noun • the complete duration of something • the distance or interval between two points • two items of the same kind • a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • the act of sitting or standing astride verb • to cover or extend over an area or time period | ||||||||
vaults | nounn | |||||||
noun • a burial chamber (usually underground) • a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables • an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof • the act of jumping over an obstacle verb • jump across or leap over (an obstacle) • bound vigorously | ||||||||
arc | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a continuous portion of a circle • something curved in shape verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
archway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a passageway under a curved masonry construction | ||||||||
condescending | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension | ||||||||
curve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
impish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • naughtily or annoyingly playful | ||||||||
implike | ||||||||
adjective satellite • naughtily or annoyingly playful | ||||||||
mischievous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • naughtily or annoyingly playful • deliberately causing harm or damage | ||||||||
patronising | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension | ||||||||
patronizing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension | ||||||||