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• Arching — Arch ing, n. 1. The arched part of a structure. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) Hogging; opposed to {sagging}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• arching — [är′chiŋ] adj. forming an arch n. 1. an arched part 2. a series of arches …   English World dictionary

• Arching — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• arching fountain — USGS PHOTO GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS Instead of shooting lava vertically from a vent, an arching lava fountain sends lava upward and outward. Arching fountains form when the shape or geometry of an erupting vent forces the lava outward in a… …   Glossary of volcanic terms

• arching — /ahr ching/, n. arched work or formation. [1670 80; ARCH1 + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

• arching — ɑːtʃ n. vault, upward curve; entrance with a curved top, vaulted doorway v. make arched, make vaulted, build an arch; be arched, be vaulted adj. shrewd, cunning, sly; chief, main, principal pref. chief, principal …   English contemporary dictionary

• arching — chagrin …   Anagrams dictionary

• arching — a. Vaulted, curving, bending …   New dictionary of synonyms

• arching —   Forming an arch; in cycads, used to describe the natural orientation of a leaf or the most recent crown or flush of leaves, e.g. the crown of Ceratozamia kuesteriana.   Cf. ascending, erect, spreading …   Expanded glossary of Cycad terms

• arching — arch·ing …   English syllables

• arching — /ˈatʃɪŋ/ (say ahching) noun arched work or formation …