arch
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/noun
Elementary
1
An inverted U shape.
2
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
3
An architectural element having the shape of an arch
4
Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
5
An arc; a part of a curve.
6
A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
7
The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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