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Meaning of arching back
The primary meaning of "arching back" refers to the act of bending or curving one's back in a specific direction, often to stretch, extend, or move away from something.
Etymology of arching back
The word "arch" comes from the Old French word "arc", which is derived from the Latin word "arcus", meaning "bow" or "curve".
The phrase "arching back" is a combination of the verb "arch" and the noun "back", and its usage has evolved over time to describe a specific physical movement or posture.
Synonyms
bending back
leaning back
curving back
stretching back
extending back
twisting back
turning back
inclining back
recoiling back
doubling back
hunching back
crouching back
stooping back
bowing back
arching backwards
bending backwards
curving backwards
stretching backwards
extending backwards
twisting backwards
turning backwards
inclining backwards
recoiling backwards
doubling backwards
hunching backwards
crouching backwards
stooping backwards
bowing backwards
Definitions
- The phrase "arching back" is defined by Oxford Languages as a physical movement where the back is bent or curved, often to stretch or extend the body.
- * It can also refer to a posture or position where the back is curved, such as when a person is stretching or exercising.
Usage Examples
- She arched her back to stretch her muscles after a long run.
- * The cat arched its back in response to the dog's presence.
- * The dancer arched her back to perform a dramatic pose on stage.
Antonyms
straightening up
standing upright
leaning forward
bending forward
curving forward
stretching forward
extending forward
twisting forward
turning forward
inclining forward
recoiling forward
doubling forward
hunching forward
crouching forward
stooping forward
bowing forward
straightening
standing
leaning
bending
curving
stretching
extending
twisting
turning
inclining
recoiling
doubling
hunching
crouching
stooping
bowing