Arch \Arch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arched ([aum]rcht); p. pr. & vb. n. Arching.]

1. To cover with an arch or arches. [1913 Webster]

2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch. [1913 Webster]

The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Arching \Arch"ing\, n.

1. The arched part of a structure. [1913 Webster]

2. (Naut.) Hogging; -- opposed to sagging. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

arching adj : forming or resembling an arch; "an arched ceiling" [syn: arced, arched, arciform, arcuate, bowed]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Arch \Arch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arched; p. pr. & vb. n. Arching.]

1. To cover with an arch or arches.

2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch.

The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Arching \Arch"ing\, n.

1. The arched part of a structure.

2. (Naut.) Hogging; -- opposed to sagging.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)