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arch vs skew arch

skew arch vs arch

arch and skew arch both are nouns.

arch is an adjective but skew arch is not an adjective.

arch is a verb but skew arch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arch Yes Yes Yes No
skew arch Yes No No No
As nouns, skew arch is a hyponym of arch; that is, skew arch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arch:
  • arch: (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
  • skew arch: an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face
arch (noun) skew arch (noun)
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
arch (adjective) skew arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch (verb) skew arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between arch and skew arch

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