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Meaning of OVERARCH

Pronunciation:  `owvur'ârch

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  form an arch over; "Big rocks overarch the stream"
  2. [v]  be central or dominant; "This scene overarches the entire first act"
 
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 Synonyms: arch over
 
 See Also: dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, rule

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\O`ver*arch"\, v. t. & i.
To make or place an arch over; to hang over like an arch.
``Brown with o'erarching shades.'' --Pope.
 

 

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