arching

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arching

The cat is arching its back while stretching.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Forming or resembling an arch: Having the curved, symmetrical shape of an arch. This describes something that is curved upward and over in a smooth line. - The bridge had an arching structure that spanned the river gracefully. - We walked under the arching branches of the old oak trees.

Usage Examples
  • The cat stretched its back into a perfect arching curve.
  • The great hall was famous for its arching wooden beams.
  • She drew an arching line across the top of the page.
Advanced Usage
  • In a descriptive or metaphorical sense: Can be used to describe movements or forms that suggest the smooth, curved line of an arch.
    • The dancer finished with an arching leap.
    • An arching rainbow appeared after the storm.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arch (noun): A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening.
    • The stone arch was centuries old.
  • Arch (verb): To form or cause to form an arch.
    • The cat will arch its back when frightened.
  • Arched (adjective): Constructed with or having the form of an arch.
    • The room had an arched doorway.
Synonyms
  • Curving: Extending in a curve.
  • Bowed: Bent into a curve.
  • Rounded: Having a smooth, curved shape.
Antonyms
  • Straight: Extending uniformly in one direction without a curve.
  • Flat: Level and even, without curves.
arching

The cat is arching its back while stretching.

Adjective
  1. forming or resembling an arch
    • an arched ceiling