For Arch we have terms and definitions in 16 topics. The topics are Architecture, Art, Art History, Castle Terminology, Construction, Dental, Dream, Financial, Gymnastics, Interior Design, Logging, Medieval Music, Scottish Architecture, Shoes, Tudor, Architecture and William Shakespeare.

Arch (Architecture)

A curved structure used as a support over an open space, as in a doorway. A Semicircular opening in a wall, or a freestanding structure dependent for its structural stability on the horizontal load threatening to push it apart. Usually made from cut stone blocks forming interlocking wedges..
Architrave -ls Originally a simple, flat, structural lintel spanning an opening in a wall, it is th elowest part of the classical entablature. Subsequently a term used to describe any molded door or window frame.

Arch (Art)

An architectural structure supported by columns or pilasters. The classical elements of an arch are: 1) intrados - the underside or soffit of an arch; 2) keystone - a central wedge-shaped block in the upper curved section; 3) extrados - the outer curve of the arch; 4) the impost - the blocks or bands on either side, from which the arch springs; 5) the span - the distance between the two sides. Various types of arches exist, according to the form of the curve: round arch - semicircular with the centre on the springing line; segmental arch - where the span is less than the diameter and the curve is semi-circular; drop arch - where the span is greater than the radii; pointed arch - having two arcs drawn from centres on the springing line; horseshoe -where the blocks at the springing line turn inwards; trefoil arch - rising from the apexes of two half arches; flying buttress - the two sides rest on staggered imposts.

Arch (Art History)

A mountainous area of Greece. In Greek and Roman literature, a place where a contented life of rural simplicity is lived; an earthly paradise peopled by shepherds.

Arch (Castle Terminology)

the head of an opening.

Arch (Construction)

A curved structure that will support itself by mutual pressure and the weight above its curved opening.

Arch (Dental)

Collectively, either the teeth or the basal bone of either jaw.

Arch (Dream)

An arch in a dream, denotes your rise to distinction and the gaining of wealth by persistent effort. To pass under one, foretells that many will seek you who formerly ignored your position.
For a young woman to see a fallen arch, denotes the destruction of her hopes, and she will be miserable in her new situation.

Arch (Financial)

Is Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity. It is a time series approach that models volatility as function of previous returns. Is Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity. It is a time series approach that models volatility as function of previous returns.

Arch (Gymnastics)

A position in which the body is curved backwards.

Arch (Interior Design)

Originally created with stones cut into wedge shapes to span an opening; curved openings in doorways, windows, cabinetry or cornice treatments (Palladian, Eyebrow, Gothic)

Arch (Logging)

An open-framed trailer or built-up framework used to suspend the leading ends of trees or logs when they are skidded.

Arch (Medieval Music)

a melodic line that rises first and then descends to a cadence. Related terms: ascending, descending.

Arch (Scottish Architecture)

Semi-circular (with many types) of opening within a wall for access or light or for structural purposes, the varieties of arch are many.

Arch (Shoes)

Part of plantar that does not touch the ground. Most commonly used of metatarsal arch.

Arch (Tudor, Architecture)

A cuved structural member that spans an opening and is generally composed of wedge-shaped blocks that transmit the downward pressure out laterally.

Arch (William Shakespeare)

Chief, prime, principal.

Similar

Browse words that start with:

• Ar
• Arch

Browse All Terms by First Letter

Term Search