| arbour |
a spelling of "arbor" used in Canada and Britain. See "arbor" for more information. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. [4 definitions] |
| arcade |
a series of arches connected and supported by pillars, columns, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| arch1 |
a structural element, usu. of masonry, that is curved and used to span an open space such as a door. [5 definitions] |
| arch- |
principal; main. [3 definitions] |
| archaeological |
of or relating to archaeology. |
| archaeologist |
a scientist who works in the field of archaeology, the study of past human life and culture. |
| archaeology |
the systematic and scientific study of past human life and culture using information gained from the analysis of their artifacts, such as pottery, tools, buildings, and the like. |
| archaic |
having the features or characteristics typical of a much older time; antiquated. [3 definitions] |
| archbishop |
a highest ranking bishop who officiates over a church diocese or province. |
| archeology |
variant of archaeology. |
| archer |
one who uses a bow and arrow. [2 definitions] |
| archery |
the sport or practice of shooting with bows and arrows. |
| archipelago |
a large body of water containing many islands. [3 definitions] |
| architect |
one who designs buildings and oversees their construction. [2 definitions] |
| architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. [3 definitions] |
| archive |
(often pl.) a collection of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. [2 definitions] |
| arctic |
(often cap.) of or pertaining to the geographic region encompassing the North Pole. [5 definitions] |
| Arctic Circle |
an imaginary line drawn around the earth parallel to the equator and south of the North Pole. |
| Arctic Ocean |
an ocean that surrounds the North Pole; Arctic. |
| -ard |
one who often or excessively performs (such) an action or is in (such) a condition. |