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båge — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arc noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
  • arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  • bike noun A bicycle or, informally, a motorcycle.
  • bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
  • sash noun A decorative band of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of formal dress or a uniform.

Senses

båge is used for these senses in English:

  • arch (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
  • bike Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle.
  • bow (archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
  • bow A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
  • bow (musical instrument) A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.
  • bow Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
  • sash The opening part of a window, usually containing the glass panes; either hinged to the jamb, or sliding up and down as in a sash window. [circa 1680]
  • story arc (narratology) The chronological construction of a plot or storyline, especially one specific to a particular character or plot aspect; an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.

arc — full definition

  1. noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
  2. noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
  3. verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
  4. noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.

arch — full definition

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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