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arch
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: nabegkul ne pegkatuntun; nabeluntu
MS: nabegkul ne pegkatuntun; nabeluntu
a structure (natural or man-made) in which a curved top is above a space.
The branch of the tree bent over to the ground, making an arch that we could walk through.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: tabek
MS: tabek
The arch of the foot is the part of the bottom of the foot which makes a small arch shape.
Some people have a foot with a very high arch, while other people have very flat feet.
 
vt.
 
3.
Def.: eglegkien
MS: eglegkien
If you arch a part of your body (esp. the back), you make the muscles tight so that it makes a curved shape.
Sem.Dom.: GSL1701-1725
Status: ready

Last updated: 17/Jan/2012