arcading
Translation
arcading, series of arches
Examples
The cloister is famous for its beautiful arcading.
The cloister is famous for its beautiful arcading.
Grammar Patterns
((arcading)) a series of arches The cloister has beautiful arcading.
Similar Words
Synonyms: colonnade, portico, cloister
Etymology
Derived from 'arcade', which comes from 'arc'. The '-ing' suffix here denotes a collection or system of these things.
Memory Tips
Think of 'arcading' as the *action* or *result* of making an 'arcade' - a series of arches.