The second section of the aorta following the ascending aorta. As it continues from the heart, it gives off the brachiocephalic trunk, and the left common carotid and subclavian arteries. The brachiocephalic trunk splits to form the right subclavian and the right common carotid arteries, which supply blood to the right arm and the right side of the [..]

See: Vertebral arch.

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic bone is also known as the zygoma, the zygomatic arch, malar bone, yoke bone. The word "zygomatic" comes from the Greek "zygon" meaning a yoke (as for oxen).

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A bend or curve

a description of the alignment of the upper or lower teeth.

The part of the foot between the ball and the heel, which forms the shape of an arch.

The curved composite structure of the natural dentition and the residual ridge, or the remains thereof, after the loss of some or all of the natural teeth.

Forms along a coast as wave erosion cuts through a headland.

The high, curved part of the sole of the foot, located between the ball of the foot and the heel.  This term can also refer to the raised area of the insole of the shoe, which is meant to pad and prov [..]

c. 1300, from Old French arche "arch of a bridge" (12c.), from Latin arcus "a bow" (see arc). Replaced native bow (n.1). Originally architectural in English; transferred by early 1 [..]

early 14c., "to form an arch" (implied in arched); c. 1400, "to furnish with an arch," from arch (n.). Related: Arching.

1540s, "chief, principal," from prefix arch-; used in 12c. archangel, etc., but extended to so many derogatory uses (arch-rogue, arch-knave, etc.) that by mid-17c. it acquired a meaning of & [..]

also archi-, word-forming element meaning "chief, principal; extreme, ultra; early, primitive," from Latinized form of Greek arkh-, arkhi- "first, chief, primeval," comb. form of a [..]

The section of a foot's sole that is high and curved, situated between the ball and heel; or the section of a shoe (typically part of the insole) that provides support to the arch portion of the [..]

Archan architectural term found only in Ezekiel 40:16 Ezekiel 40:21 Ezekiel 40:22 Ezekiel 40:26 Ezekiel 40:29 . There is no absolute proof that the Israelites employed arches in their buildings. The a [..]

shape that looks like an upside-down "U."

Often used as a decorative entrance to a garden

An Arch us a structure of wedge-shaped bricks, stones or other material, which lock together and can be supported from the sides.

The upper or lower jaw.

a part of something usually a building, that is curved, such as the top of the doorway or window

when a cave in the side of a headland is eroded right through to the other side forming a bridge-shaped landform.

  chief, prime, principal.

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

an architectural term found only in Ezek. 40:16, 21, 22, 26, 29. There is no absolute proof that the Israelites employed arches in their buildings. The arch was employed in the building of the pyramid [..]

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.   

An incorrect term for the caliper or set of cantilevers that press against the wheel rim. This term first appeared in Shimano literature. I believe that it is a result of poor translation from the Jap [..]

Arch with springing line raised above the level of the imposts - i.e. with upright masonry between the imposts and feet of the arch.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

A single arc struck from a centre below the springing line.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Often rough, placed in the wall over an opening to relieve it of superincumbent weight.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

[two-centred arch, drop arch] Arch struck from centres on the springing line.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Pointed arch of double curved sides, the upper arcs convex, the lower concave.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Pointed arch formed on an acute-angled triangle, the radii greater than the span.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Pointed arch formed on an equilateral triangle, i.e. the radii equal to the span.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Flattened elliptical, or straight head with only the angles rounded.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Arch not at right angles to its jambs.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

[Elliptical arch] Arch formed by three arcs, the middle (uppermost) struck from a centre below the springing line.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

Lintel on corbels which are concave on the under side. Sometimes called Caernarvon arch because of its prevalence in that castle, and found in the late 13th and 14th centuries. A late 12th century typ [..]

A single arc, forming half of a circle from the springing line. Common in the 11th and 12th centuries.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

A pointed arch struck from two centres below the springing line.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)

[Tudor arch] Arch with curves struck from four centres, the two outer (lower) arcs struck from the springing line, the inner (upper) from below the springing line. In later work the upper arcs [..]

(n) a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening(n) a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)(n) a passageway under a curved masonry [..]

Geologically, a covered passage cut through a small headland by wave action.

A curved stone structure resting on supports at both extremities used to sustain weight, to bridge or roof an open space.

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

A device that sprays water and cleaning chemicals onto the top and both sides of a vehicle as it passes through a carwash.

A curved or pointed structural element that is supported at its sides.

Every pizza oven

The pointed arch is widely regarded as the main identifiable feature of Gothic architecture (distinct from the round arch of the Romanesque period). The three most common Gothic arches are the Equilat [..]

A curved architectural structure used to support suspended weight. In Great Lakes wooden shipbuilding, a wide iron- or steel-fastened strap down each side of a ship, usually fastened low in the bow an [..]

the curved composite structure of the natural dentition and the residual ridge, or the remains thereof, after the loss of some or all of the natural teeth.

The curved top of a sewer pipe or conduit. A bridge or arch of hardened or caked chemical that will prevent the flow of the chemical.

(fingerprint pattern). The ridges

a pattern in a fingerprint where a ridge runs from one side of the finger to the other side without making a backward turn.

The upper or lower jaw. Attrition

<dentistry> Collectively, either the teeth or the basal bone of either jaw. (08 Jan 1998)

A suffix used to mean a ruler, as in monarch (a sole ruler). (06 Feb 2009)

<prefix> A prefix signifying chief, as in archbuilder, archfiend. Origin: L. arch-, Gr. arch- = archi-. See Arch-. (05 Feb 2009)

An Arch(es) is a piece of metal or plastic pipe wrapped with lights and hooked to a ground rod on each end to resemble and arch of lights.

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 [..]

Stands for Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity. It's a technique used in finance to model asset price volatility over time. It is observed in much time series data on asset prices that [..]

A curved shape in a building. An arch can frame a doorway and window or it can support a wall or ceiling.

To form or bend into a desired shape as in architecture.

A basic form of masonry construction dating back millenia. Brick arches are found spanning over window and door openings in Victorian and older buildings; their disadvantage is that they exert horizon [..]

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