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a
: an arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof
b
: something (such as the sky) resembling a vault
c
: an arched or dome-shaped anatomical structure
the cranial vault
2
a
: a space covered by an arched structure
especially
: an underground passage or room
b
: an underground storage compartment
c
: a room or compartment for the safekeeping of valuables
3
a
: a burial chamber
b
: a prefabricated container usually of metal or concrete into which a casket is placed at burial
vaulted; vaulting; vaults
1
: to leap vigorously
especially
: to execute a leap using the hands or a pole
2
: to do or achieve something as if by a leap
vaulted to sudden prominence
: to leap over
especially
: to leap over by or as if by aid of the hands or a pole
Synonyms
Examples of vault in a Sentence
Noun (1)
archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers
Verb (2)
vaulted over the obstacle with ease
Noun (2)
a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer
Recent Examples on the Web
Isaac Madan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
These unique design features include domes, arches, vaults and parabolic curves, as well as reflecting the natural elements from the site's terrain.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
After the discovery of the ancient log in Quebec, the team continued their proof of concept in the hopes of pinpointing the best approach for wood vaulting moving forward.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
In line with this, developers should also use secure vaults or dedicated secrets management solutions.
—Isaac Madan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
These unique design features include domes, arches, vaults and parabolic curves, as well as reflecting the natural elements from the site's terrain.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
There is a world where Perez and Chelsea Chandler could vault past veteran Germaine De Randamie.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
After the discovery of the ancient log in Quebec, the team continued their proof of concept in the hopes of pinpointing the best approach for wood vaulting moving forward.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vault. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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vault
1 of 3 noun1
a
: an arched structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof
b
: an arch or dome suggesting a vault
the vault of the sky
2
: a room or compartment for storage or safekeeping
a bank vault
3
: a burial chamber
vault
2 of 3 verb
: to leap or leap over with the aid of the hands or a pole
vaulter
noun
vault
3 of 3 noun
: an act of vaulting : leap
Medical Definition
vault
noun
: an arched or dome-shaped anatomical structure: as
b
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