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The bright colorings of the drakes, the beautiful archings of their necks, and their graceful movements on the water held us for a moment in silent admiration.

From Neighbours by Stead, Robert J. C.

The sculptures in the archings depict scenes from the Passion, while the group which adorns the gable represents The Crucifixion.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various

The whole will be fire-proof, the floors being divided by plate-iron archings upon cast-iron bearings.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 405, December 19, 1829 by Various

These archings over should be carefully looked out for when the head is in any but a simple full face position.

From The Practice and Science of Drawing by Speed, Harold

Tall columns rose with broad facades and colossal archings over the broad entrances, which seemed to lead into those great temples of nature.

From In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852 by Cole, Gilbert L.