Definition of arching Arching

/ɑˈɹʧɪŋ/ - [arching] - arch•ing

We found 9 definitions of arching from 5 different sources.

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What does arching mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

arching - forming or resembling an arch; "an arched ceiling"
  arced, arched, arciform, arcuate, bowed
  curved, curving having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; "the curved tusks of a walrus"; "his curved lips suggested a smile but his eyes were hard"
  architecture the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • arching (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Arch
  • arching (n.)
    The arched part of a structure.
  • arching (n.)
    Hogging; -- opposed to sagging.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • arching
    When a vessel is not strongly built there is always a tendency in the greater section to lift, and the lower sections to fall; hence the fore and after ends droop, producing arching, or hogging (which see).

Part of speech

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  • arching, verb, gerund of arch (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

arching in sign language
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