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51arch — I UK [ɑː(r)tʃ] / US [ɑrtʃ] noun [countable] Word forms arch : singular arch plural arches ** 1) a curved structure at the top of a door, window, or gate the arch above the front door a) a structure with a curved top and two straight sides that… …
52arch — I. /atʃ / (say ahch) noun 1. a curved structure resting on supports at both extremities, used to sustain weight, to bridge or roof an open space, etc. 2. an archway. 3. something bowed or curved; any bow like part: the arch of the foot. 4. any… …
53kink — /kɪŋk / (say kingk) noun 1. a twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself. 2. a crick, as in the neck or back. 3. a mental twist; an odd notion; a whim. 4. a particular sexual predilection. 5. a… …
54mischievous — /ˈmɪstʃəvəs / (say mischuhvuhs) adjective 1. fond of mischief, as children. 2. roguishly or archly teasing, as speeches, glances, etc. 3. maliciously annoying, as persons, actions, etc. 4. harmful or injurious: a mischievous policy. {Middle… …
55disingenuous — meaning ‘insincere, having secret motives’, is the opposite of ingenuous meaning ‘innocent, honest’, and is applied to people and their actions: • The somewhat disingenuous slogan of ‘ban the bomb’ Harold Macmillan, 1971 • I should be… …
56lay-overs for meddlers — An answer to an impertinent or inquisitive child and others. The expression is found chiefly in the north of England, and in the US. Lay overs, also contracted to layers or layors, are light blows or smacks given to the meddlesome (but see also… …
57arch — Ⅰ. arch [1] ► NOUN 1) a curved structure spanning an opening or supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall. 2) the inner side of the foot. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form an arch. DERIVATIVES arched adjective …
58arched — Ⅰ. arch [1] ► NOUN 1) a curved structure spanning an opening or supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall. 2) the inner side of the foot. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form an arch. DERIVATIVES arched adjective …
59archness — Ⅰ. arch [1] ► NOUN 1) a curved structure spanning an opening or supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall. 2) the inner side of the foot. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form an arch. DERIVATIVES arched adjective …
60arch — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a a curved structure as an opening or a support for a bridge, roof, floor, etc. b an arch used in building as an ornament. 2 any arch shaped curve, e.g. as on the inner side of the foot, the eyebrows, etc. v. 1 tr. provide with or …
