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vault

[vɔːlt]

vault Definition

  • 1a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings
  • 2a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one
  • 3to jump over something using your hands or a pole to help you push off the ground

Using vault: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vault" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cathedral's vaulted ceiling was breathtaking.

  • Example

    The bank's vault is located in the basement.

  • Example

    He vaulted over the fence with ease.

vault Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using vault

  • to suddenly become very famous or successful

    Example

    Her debut album vaulted her to fame overnight.

  • to jump or leap into something with great force or energy

    Example

    He vaulted into the pool, making a big splash.

  • to jump or leap over something with great skill or ease

    Example

    The athlete vaulted over the hurdle effortlessly.

Phrases with vault

  • a track-and-field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to jump over a horizontal bar

    Example

    She broke the world record in pole vault at the Olympics.

  • the sky or celestial sphere, especially as perceived as a vault or dome

    Example

    The stars twinkled in the vault of heaven above them.

  • a ceiling consisting of a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings

    Example

    The grand hall had a vaulted ceiling that soared high above their heads.

Origins of vault

from Old French 'voute', from Vulgar Latin 'volvita', from Latin 'volvutus', past participle of 'volvare', meaning 'to roll'

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Summary: vault in Brief

The term 'vault' [vɔːlt] has multiple meanings, including a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, a large storage room, and the act of jumping over something using a pole or hands. It can be used in phrases like 'pole vault,' 'vaulted ceiling,' and idioms like 'vault to fame,' denoting sudden success. 'Vault' is also used in 'vault of heaven,' referring to the sky or celestial sphere.

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