arching

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

forming or resembling an arch“an arched ceiling”Synonyms: arced arched arciform arcuate bowed

Arch \Arch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arched ([aum]rcht); p. pr. & vb. n. Arching.]

1.To cover with an arch or arches. [1913 Webster]

2.To form or bend into the shape of an arch. [1913 Webster]

The horse arched his neck.— Charlesworth.[1913 Webster]

Arching \Arch"ing\, n.

1.The arched part of a structure. [1913 Webster]

2.(Naut.) Hogging; -- opposed to sagging. [1913 Webster]