拱 — meaning in English
gǒng
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English meaning
- arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
Senses
拱 is used for these senses in English:
- arch An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
arch — full definition
- noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- verb To bend into a curved shape.
- adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
- adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".