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arciform

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the form of a bow (weapon)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

forming or resembling an arch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an arched ceiling

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: arced, arched, arching, arcuate, bowed

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin arcus (“bow”) + -iform.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: arciforme — having the form of a bow
  • Spanish: arciforme — having the form of a bow