arches
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑɹtʃəz// UK //ˈɑːtʃɪz// arch·es
n. a curved structure that supports weight, often made of stone or brick. You see arches in old buildings, bridges, and doorways.
n. a curved structural element spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it. Typically used in plural when referring to architectural features.
The bridge has three stone arches.
Tourists walked through the ancient arches of the Roman aqueduct.
The cathedral's soaring arches draw the eye upward, creating a sense of awe and spiritual elevation.