Word
arciform
/ˈɑːsifɒːm/
adjective
弓形的；拱形的
forming or resembling an arch
- 1.
Having the form of a bow (weapon)
具有弓形的
具有弓形的；拱状的；弓形的；[医] 弓形的；弓状的
In use
The ancient gateway has an arciform top that frames the view of the courtyard.
This decorative window is arciform, which gives the room a softer look.
They chose an arciform bridge for the garden pond so that it would blend with the landscape.
arciform + noun
The arciform bridge spans the river.
拱形桥横跨河流。
be + arciform
The window is arciform in shape.
这扇窗是拱形的。
Connections
Confusing words
- arch
- 拱门；拱形；主要的 · arch作为名词表示'拱门'或'拱形结构'，而arciform是形容词，意为'拱状的、弓形的'，两者词性不同，含义侧重不同；此外arch作为形容词常表示'主要的'或'调皮的'，与'拱形'无关。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.