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vault
(v/O/lt )

noun (n)

  • a burial chamber (usually underground)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    burial vault
    source: wordnet30
  • a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    bank vault
    source: wordnet30
  • an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of jumping over an obstacle(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    hurdle
    source: wordnet30
  • An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • jump across or leap over (an obstacle)(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    overleap
    source: wordnet30
  • bound vigorously(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • To form with a vault, or to cover with a vault; to give the shape of an arch to; to arch; as, vault a roof; to vault a passage to a court.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To leap; to bound; to jump; to spring.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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