vault

vault

noun

{bc}an arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof

vault

verb

{bc}to form or cover with or as if with a vault {bc}{sx|arch||}

vault

verb

{bc}to leap vigorously

vault

noun

{bc}an act of {a_link|vaulting} {bc}{sx|leap||}

barrel vault

noun

{bc}a semicylindrical vault

cross vault

noun

{bc}a vault formed by the intersection of two or more simple vaults

fan vault

noun

{bc}a Gothic vault in which the ribs from each springer spread out like the vanes of a fan

pole vault

noun

{bc}a vault with the aid of a pole

the pole vault

noun

{bc}an athletic event in which people compete by using a pole to jump over a bar that is high above the ground