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arch vs squinch

squinch vs arch

arch and squinch both are nouns.

arch is an adjective but squinch is not an adjective.

arch and squinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arch Yes Yes Yes No
squinch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, squinch is a hyponym of arch; that is, squinch 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
  • squinch: a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
arch (noun) squinch (noun)
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
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) squinch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch (verb) squinch (verb)
form an arch or curve cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
draw back, as with fear or pain
crouch down
Difference between arch and squinch

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