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  • span — span1 [span] n. [ME spanne < OE sponn, akin to Ger spanne < IE * (s)pen(d) , to pull, draw (> SPIN, Gr span, to pull) < base * spe , to pull, extend] 1. a unit of linear measure equal to nine inches, based on the distance between the… …   English World dictionary

  • Arch — • A structure composed of separate pieces, such as stone or bricks, having the shape of truncated wedges, arranged on a curved line so as to retain their position by mutual pressure Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Arch     Arch …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • arch — arch1 [ärch] n. [ME < OFr arche < ML arca < L arcus, arch: see ARC] 1. a curved structure, as of masonry, that supports the weight of material over an open space, as in a bridge, doorway, etc. 2. any similar structure, as a monument 3.… …   English World dictionary

  • arch — arch1 /ahrch/, n. 1. Archit. a. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are… …   Universalium

  • arch — I [[t]ɑrtʃ[/t]] n. 1) archit. a curved construction spanning an opening and usu. supporting weight from above or the sides 2) archit. a doorway or gateway having a curved head; archway 3) any overhead curvature resembling an arch 4) something… …   From formal English to slang

  • arch — I. /atʃ / (say ahch) noun 1. a curved structure resting on supports at both extremities, used to sustain weight, to bridge or roof an open space, etc. 2. an archway. 3. something bowed or curved; any bow like part: the arch of the foot. 4. any… …  

  • arch — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a a curved structure as an opening or a support for a bridge, roof, floor, etc. b an arch used in building as an ornament. 2 any arch shaped curve, e.g. as on the inner side of the foot, the eyebrows, etc. v. 1 tr. provide with or …   Useful english dictionary

  • arch — [adj1] principal, superior accomplished, champion, chief, consummate, expert, finished, first, foremost, greatest, head, highest, leading, main, major, master, preeminent, premier, primary, top; concept 574 Ant. inferior arch [adj2] knowing, coy… …   New thesaurus

  • Arch-gravity dam — Arch gravity Hoover Dam Architectural Plans An arch gravity dam, curved gravity dam or arched dam is a dam with the characteristics of both an arch dam and a gravity dam. It is a dam that curves upstream in a narrowing curve that directs most of… …   Wikipedia

  • Span — Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Span blocks — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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