Arch vs. Rampant — What's the Difference?

An arch is a vertical curved structure that spans an elevated space and may or may not support the weight above it, or in case of a horizontal arch like an arch dam, the hydrostatic pressure against it. Arches may be synonymous with vaults, but a vault may be distinguished as a continuous arch forming a roof.

Extending unchecked; unrestrained

A usually curved structure forming the upper edge of an open space and supporting the weight above it, as in a bridge or doorway.

Occurring without restraint and frequently, widely, or menacingly; rife

A structure, such as a freestanding monument, shaped like an inverted U.

Rearing on the hind legs.

A curve with the ends down and the middle up:the arch of a raised eyebrow.

(Heraldry) Rearing on the left hind leg with the forelegs elevated, the right above the left, and usually with the head in profile.

(Anatomy)An organ or structure having a curved or bowlike appearance, especially either of two arched sections of the bony structure of the foot.

(Architecture) Springing from a support or an abutment that is higher at one side than at the other

To provide with an arch:arch a passageway.

In an unrestrained and often menacing manner

To cause to form an arch or similar curve.

(originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.

To bend backward:The dancers alternately arched and hunched their backs.

(heraldry) Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.

To span:"the rude bridge that arched the flood"(Ralph Waldo Emerson).

(architecture) Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.

To form an arch or archlike curve:The high fly ball arched toward the stands.

Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.

Chief; principal

Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

Mischievous; roguish

Rampantly.

Teasing, ironic, or sardonic

Ramping; leaping; springing; rearing upon the hind legs; hence, raging; furious.

An inverted U shape.

Ascending; climbing; rank in growth; exuberant.

An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.

Rising with fore paws in the air as if attacking; - said of a beast of prey, especially a lion. The right fore leg and right hind leg should be raised higher than the left.

(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch

Unrestrained and violent;

Any place covered by an arch; an archway.

Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile;

An arc; a part of a curve.

A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.

(anatomy) Curved part of the bottom of a foot.

(obsolete) chief

To form into an arch shape.

To cover with an arch or arches.

Knowing, clever, mischievous

Principal; primary

Any part of a curved line.

Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the radii of the curve; used to support the wall or other weight above an opening. In this sense arches are segmental, round (i. e., semicircular), or pointed.

Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge.

Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta.

A chief.

To cover with an arch or arches.

To form or bend into the shape of an arch.

To form into an arch; to curve.

Chief; eminent; greatest; principal.

Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad.

A curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

A curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially arches of the feet)

A passageway under an arch

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

Form an arch or curve;

(of persons) highest in rank or authority or office;

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Expert in skulduggery;