arch

alentuva

kaartua

holvi, kaari (senseid)An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
(senseid)puhekieltä An architectural element having the shape of an arch
Any place covered by an arch; an archway.

to pass into the arch of a bridge

The cat arched its back

I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.

He spoke his request with so arch a leer.

A certain melancholy that touched her countenance must have been of recent birth, for it had not yet altered the fine and youthful contours of her cheek, nor subdued the arch though resolute curve of her lips.

Lassiter ended there with dry humor, yet behind that was meaning. Jane blushed and made arch eyes at him.

the most arch act of piteous massacre

My worthy arch and patron comes to-night.