overarch

overarch
/oh'veuhr ahrch"/, v.t.
1. to span with or like an arch: A new bridge overarches the river.
v.i.
2. to form an arch over something: a cerulean sky overarching in the early twilight.
[1660-70; OVER- + ARCH1]

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