To arch
Definition
To give an object the shape of an arch, to curve, bend, or vault mechanically; to bend under the weight of a load or under the action of an external force, acquiring a concave or convex line. In a structural sense, it defines the property of an elastic body to deform temporarily without breaking and to subsequently return to its original shape.
Bilingual Equivalents
- To arch
- To bend
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | 4th conjugation verb with standard structural suffix changes across tenses. |
| Formation | Verbal derivation from the root noun 'arc', functionally stabilized within regular structural and industrial registers. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ar.ˈkuj] |
| Source | Standard Dictionary of Romanian Verbs and Mechanical Terminology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Meșterul a învățat cum să arcuiască lamelele din oțel fără a le distruge structura cristalină internă.
EN: The craftsman learned how to arch the steel strips without destroying their internal crystalline structure.
RO: Grinda de susținere a început să se arcuiască vizibil sub greutatea uriașă a blocurilor de beton depozitate.
EN: The support beam began to arch visibly under the huge weight of the stored concrete blocks.
RO: Arhitectul a decis să arcuiască linia acoperișului pentru a asigura o scurgere mult mai eficientă a apei de ploaie.
EN: The architect decided to curve the roofline to ensure a much more efficient drainage of rainwater.
Idioms & Phrases
A se arcui peste / To arch over
RO: A forma o boltă naturală sau artificială deasupra unui spațiu, drum sau curs de apă.
EN: To form a natural or artificial vault over a space, road, or watercourse.
A arcui spatele / To arch the back
RO: Mișcare biomecanică reflexă sau voluntară prin care coloana vertebrală este flectată posterior.
EN: A reflex or voluntary biomechanical movement whereby the spinal column is flexed posteriorly.
A arcui metalul / To bend the metal
RO: Proces industrial de modelare plastică aplicat profilelor metalice pentru a obține piese cu geometrie curbată.
EN: An industrial process of plastic shaping applied to metal profiles to obtain pieces with curved geometry.
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