Gothic arch

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noun

a pointed arch, especially one having only two centers and equal radii.

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Origin of Gothic arch

First recorded in 1730–40

Words nearby Gothic arch

go the extra mile, go the limit, Gothenburg, go the way of all flesh, Gothic, Gothic arch, Gothic armor, Gothicism, Gothicize, Gothic Revival, go through

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How to use Gothic arch in a sentence

Northanger Abbey, after all, parodies the tropes and excesses of sentimental Gothic novels.
The Birth of the Novel|Nick Romeo|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Visitors are greeted by a looming gothic gate, the kind used to signify that important residents lie behind its spires.
Brooklyn’s Gangster Graveyard|Nina Strochlic|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the steps of the old courthouse in the shadow of the arch where Al Sharpton addressed a media horde.
Michael Brown's Hometown Is Under Occupation|Justin Glawe|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tonally, however, it is very peculiar: It is undeniably Southern Gothic, but it has its own brand of off-beat humor.
James Franco: How Cormac McCarthy Changed My Life|James Franco|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Meanwhile, in the town plaza, arch-rival Brazilian and Argentinian fans were busy hurling insults and beer bottles at one another.
What Is It About Soccer That Brings Out the Hooligan in Its Fans?|Bill Morris|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The way was under a double row of tall trees, which met at the top and formed a green arch over our heads.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Below the great gothic windows spreads the awning of a café, which takes up all the ground floor.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
It was an antique, half-Gothic, half-Saracenic looking edifice, which they now approached.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
He thought a little longer, and as he did so, a vision of his arch enemy rose before him.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
A golden eagle, the armorial ensign of the Ripperda family, crested the centre arch.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter

British Dictionary definitions for Gothic arch

Gothic arch

noun

another name for lancet arch

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