vault
Definition
- n. a burial chamber (usually underground)
- n. a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables
- n. an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
- n. the act of jumping over an obstacle
Word forms
- Past tense
- vaulted
- Past participle
- vaulted
- Third person singular
- vaults
- Present participle
- vaulting
Example sentences
n.
The ancient church had a beautiful stone vault that captured everyone's attention.
vt.
The architect decided to vault the ceiling to create a more spacious feeling in the room.
vi.
The gymnast was able to vault over the high bar with ease during the competition.