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Meaning of "Arches" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ARCHES

Arches  [ˈɑːtʃɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARCHES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Arches is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARCHES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Arches

Arch

An arch is a structure that spans a space and supports structure and weight below it. Arches appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamian brick architecture and their systematic use started with the Ancient Romans who were the first to apply the technique to a wide range of structures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARCHES


backbenches
ˌbækˈbɛntʃɪz
bear´s-breeches
ˌbeəzˈbriːtʃɪz
breeches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
britches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
bunches
ˈbʌntʃɪz
chiz
tʃɪz
conchies
ˈkɒntʃɪz
cross-benches
ˈkrɒsˌbentʃɪz
duchies
ˈdʌtʃɪz
laches
ˈlætʃɪz
Marches
ˈmɑːtʃɪz
munchies
ˈmʌntʃɪz
reaches
ˈriːtʃɪz
riches
ˈrɪtʃɪz
scratches
ˈskrætʃɪz
trenches
ˈtrɛntʃɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARCHES

Archeozoic
archeozoologist
archeozoology
archer
archeress
archerfish
Archers

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARCHES

batten down the hatches
cartes blanches
clutches
column inches
Court of Arches
Darwin´s finches
Dutchman´s-breeches
from rags to riches
hunger marches
in stitches
knee breeches
nouveaux riches
Opposition benches
pull one´s punches
riding breeches
sons of bitches
the Marches
too big for one´s breeches
under hatches
World Council of Churches

Synonyms and antonyms of Arches in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ARCHES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «Arches» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of Arches
arc · archway · bend · bow · bridge · crook · curvature · curve · dome · embow · hump · hunch · semicircle · span · sweep · vault

Translation of «Arches» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARCHES

Find out the translation of Arches to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Arches from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Arches» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拱门
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arcos
570 millions of speakers

English

Arches
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेहराब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أقواس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Арки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Arcos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

arches,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arches
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lengkungan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arches
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アーチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lengkungan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Arches
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வளைவுகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कमानी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kemerler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Arches
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łuki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

арки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Arches
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Arches
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boë
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bågar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

buer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Arches

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARCHES»

The term «Arches» is very widely used and occupies the 21.994 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARCHES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Arches» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Arches» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Arches

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARCHES»

Discover the use of Arches in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Arches and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mcdonald's: Behind the Arches
Discusses the people, the strategies, and the innovations that turned a hamburger stand into a multi-billion-dollar corporation that revolutionized an industry and influenced the culture of America.
John F. Love, 2008
2
Arches
More than 400 arches sculpted by nature gracefully span a landscape of towering spires, sheer cliffs, and balanced rocks.
David William Johnson, Mary L. Van Camp, 1985
3
A dissertation on the construction and properties of arches
All the properties of arches being (so far as the preceding constructions and demonstrations may be depended on) the consequences of the weights and presr sure of the sections, acting without relation to the figure of any curve, so that arches ...
George Atwood, 1801
4
Arches National Park Dayhiker's Guide
In only 119 square miles there are over 2,000 natural formations. This guide the hiker to the best spots.
Jerome Malitz, Susan Malitz, 2005
5
Gothic Arches, Latin Crosses: Anti-Catholicism and American ...
Blending history with the study of material culture, Smith sheds light on the ironic convergence of anti-Catholicism and the Gothic Revival movement in 19th-century America.
Ryan K. Smith, 2006
6
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Utah: Frommer's ShortCuts
This Frommer’s ShortCuts to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Utah includes: Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Green River, Goblin Valley State Park, and Price. Search for more Frommer’s ShortCuts.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2012
7
The Natural Arches of the Big South Fork: A Guide to ...
This book is the first detailed guide to these geological wonders, which bear such intriguing names as Split Bow Arch, Cracks-in-the-Rock, Hidden Passage, and Robber's Roost.
Arthur McDade, 2000
8
Elegant Arches, Soaring Spans: C.B. McCullough, Oregon's ...
Illustrated with historic photographs and drawings, Robert Hadlow's definitive and highly readable biography will delight bridge buffs and engineering enthusiasts everywhere.
Robert William Hadlow, 2001
9
Beyond the Stone Arches: An American Missionary Doctor in ...
Advance Praise for Beyond the Stone Arches "Now the world can share the life of this great man. In its intimate detail, this is a fascinating story that serves as a valuable introduction to the people of a country so important to us today.
Edward Bliss, Jr., 2004
10
Veiled Arches
A contemporary Greek saga unfolds in a vibrant Mediterranean locale. Intrigue may be found anywhere, as craving and conniving characters walk through the ancient and modern arches.
Andreas Solomos, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARCHES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Arches is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Video: Arches speed hike
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK — Ever wondered what it'd be like to hike up Arches National Park in a matter of minutes? Wonder no more. «KSL.com, Jul 15»
2
Buy a PINS t-shirt and help the Save Brixton Arches campaign
The t-shirt was designed in response to the Brixton Arches evictions, which ... All proceeds raised will be donated back into Save Brixton Arches ... «BrixtonBuzz, Jul 15»
3
Leytonstone fire: Firefighters tackle blaze at London Overground …
Plumes of smoke were this evening visible for miles around after a large fire was sparked beneath London Overground railway arches. «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
4
Firm's award success for work on Flying Arches
The arches - thought to be one of only two surviving examples of their type in England - were at risk of being lost forever to enable a project to ... «Lancashire Evening Post, Jul 15»
5
Corporation directed not to construct arches on roads
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday directed the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) not to construct arches on the roads that ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
6
Under the Golden Arches, Soda Sales to Kids Fall Flat
However, that same year the Golden Arches came under fire from the Center for Science in the Public Interest for merely stripping pictures of ... «TakePart, Jun 15»
7
Video: protesters outside Glasgow City Chambers call for The …
PROTESTERS staged a lively protest outside the City Chambers today and called for the Arches venue to be placed into public ownership. «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
8
Loss of the Arches will be felt beyond Glasgow
When Glasgow's Arches nightclub lost its late-night licence on May 15, the depth of the resulting outcry was understandable. This is, after all, ... «The Stage, Jun 15»
9
Legal action underway to save Brixton Arches
Save Brixton Arches, a community group of local traders, residents, and other supporters, has today launched a legal challenge against ... «Lexology, Jun 15»
10
Golden Arches yes, golden years no; age discrimination lawsuit filed …
Seven former employees of a McDonald's restaurant in Northridge sued the company, alleging they were fired because they were over 40 ... «MyNewsLA.com, Jun 15»

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