arched

adjective \ ˈärcht \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of arched

: made with or formed in an arch or a series of arches

an arched beam

: covered with an arch

an arched doorway

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Comprising prefabricated elements assembled on site, the 540-square- foot rooms are made from wood and have an arched shape that’s reminiscent of a boat’s bow.

— liz stinson, Curbed, "These prefab ‘boat rooms’ are the ultimate aquatic retreat," 1 June 2018
Alexandra Hughes also excelled in the strutting steps and deep pliés of Rubies highlighting her gorgeous arched feet.

— ellen dunkel, Philly.com, "Pennsylvania Ballet's 'Jewels' shines at the Academy of Music," 11 May 2018
Bella's outfit included a floor-length veil with a gold trim, latex top, an arched leather jacket, and fingerless gloves.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bella Hadid Is Clearly Here to Slay at the Met Gala," 7 May 2018
First, atop the cube sits an octagonal structure with arched squinches angled across each corner.

— judith h. dobrzynski, WSJ, "A Final Resting Place, Both Beguiling and Beautiful," 4 May 2018
Entry is by way of a wide-arched zip-open panel on one side of the canopy, which also has two interior storage pockets and an O-ring on the ceiling for hanging a light.

— judi dash, latimes.com, "These items help you find your stuff, ease your pain, make the cut and drift off to sleep," 23 Apr. 2018
Someone with high-arched feet has taller gaps there.

— nina bahadur, SELF, "8 Shoe Mistakes That Could Definitely Be Causing Your Foot Pain," 18 Apr. 2018
What remains today is a tall, arched hallway where blocks of five storefronts or more remain vacant.

— Fortune, "This Shopping Mall Is Only for the Super Rich," 8 Feb. 2018
Added in 1989, the two-story family room features a wood-burning fireplace, cathedral-style ceiling with decorative beams, arched windows and open access to the island kitchen.

— lisa zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "Prime Property: Historic Broadacres home designed by architect Birdsall Briscoe," 13 May 2018

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