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arching

American  
[ahr-ching] / ˈɑr tʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. arched arched work or formation.


Other Word Forms

  • unarching adjective

Etymology

Origin of arching

First recorded in 1670–80; arch 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A map of the routes with arrows arching across the country gave the operation its arachnid moniker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Tuesday’s home run, hit on an arching line to the left-center-field bullpen, served as a long-awaited first example.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Early risers on California’s Central Coast and parts south may be treated to a brilliant streak of light arching across the sky Thursday morning, followed by a sonic boom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

The museum, a low-slung 450,000-square-foot building, is flanked by a river and a meadow; its arching roofed is planted with grasses.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2023

High arching eyebrows, sharp cheekbones, smoldering eyes, deep purple lips.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins