vaulting

[ vawl-ting ]

/ ˈvɔl tɪŋ /

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noun

the act or process of constructing vaults.

the structure forming a vault.

a vault, vaulted ceiling, etc., or such structures collectively.

Origin of vaulting

First recorded in 1505–15; vault¹ + -ing¹

Words nearby vaulting

Vaughan, Vaughan Williams, Vaughn, vault, vaulted, vaulting, vaulting horse, vault light, vaulty, vaunt, vaunt-courier

Definition for vaulting (2 of 2)

vaulting²

[ vawl-ting ]

/ ˈvɔl tɪŋ /

adjective

leaping up or over.

used invaulting: a vaulting pole.

excessive in ambition or presumption; overweening; high-flown: vaulting ambition;vaulting pride.

Origin of vaulting

First recorded in 1525–35; vault² + -ing²

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Example sentences from the Web for vaulting

The film is going to be a huge critical and commercial hit, vaulting Stoller into the upper echelon of Hollywood comedy directors.
The Unheralded Comedy Genius: Nicholas Stoller on ‘Neighbors,’ Zac Efron’s ‘Darkness,’ and Diddy|Marlow Stern|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Forward they were pouring over the bowsprit, vaulting like acrobats from the anchor stocks, or swarming up the stays.
Blackbeard: Buccaneer|Ralph D. Paine
The interior is curiously arranged with a cordon of sculpture, high in the vaulting.
The Cathedrals of Northern France|Francis Miltoun
The main arches and triforium are Norman, the clerestory and vaulting Early English (circa 1250).
The Cathedrals of Great Britain|P. H. Ditchfield

The reflected light of his lantern lit up the vaulting of the sewer-way, and showed up his face.
Messengers of Evil|Pierre Souvestre
Running, vaulting, and leaping were still popular in the countryside.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.|S. A. Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for vaulting (1 of 2)

vaulting¹

/ (ˈvɔːltɪŋ) /

noun

one or more vaults in a building or such structures considered collectively

British Dictionary definitions for vaulting (2 of 2)

vaulting²

/ (ˈvɔːltɪŋ) /

adjective (prenominal)

excessively confident; overreaching; exaggeratedvaulting arrogance

used to vaulta vaulting pole

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	vaulting
释义	vaulting ¹ [ vawl-ting ] / ˈvɔl tɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR vaulting ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of constructing vaults. the structure forming a vault. a vault, vaulted ceiling, etc., or such structures collectively. Origin of vaulting ¹ First recorded in 1505–15; vault¹ + -ing¹ Words nearby vaulting Vaughan, Vaughan Williams, Vaughn, vault, vaulted, vaulting, vaulting horse, vault light, vaulty, vaunt, vaunt-courier Definition for vaulting (2 of 2) vaulting² [ vawl-ting ] / ˈvɔl tɪŋ / adjective leaping up or over. used invaulting: a vaulting pole. excessive in ambition or presumption; overweening; high-flown: vaulting ambition;vaulting pride. Origin of vaulting ² First recorded in 1525–35; vault² + -ing² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for vaulting The film is going to be a huge critical and commercial hit, vaulting Stoller into the upper echelon of Hollywood comedy directors. The Unheralded Comedy Genius: Nicholas Stoller on ‘Neighbors,’ Zac Efron’s ‘Darkness,’ and Diddy\|Marlow Stern\|May 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Forward they were pouring over the bowsprit, vaulting like acrobats from the anchor stocks, or swarming up the stays. Blackbeard: Buccaneer\|Ralph D. Paine The interior is curiously arranged with a cordon of sculpture, high in the vaulting. The Cathedrals of Northern France\|Francis Miltoun The main arches and triforium are Norman, the clerestory and vaulting Early English (circa 1250). The Cathedrals of Great Britain\|P. H. Ditchfield The reflected light of his lantern lit up the vaulting of the sewer-way, and showed up his face. Messengers of Evil\|Pierre Souvestre Running, vaulting, and leaping were still popular in the countryside. Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.\|S. A. Reilly British Dictionary definitions for vaulting (1 of 2) vaulting¹ / (ˈvɔːltɪŋ) / noun one or more vaults in a building or such structures considered collectively British Dictionary definitions for vaulting (2 of 2) vaulting² / (ˈvɔːltɪŋ) / adjective (prenominal) excessively confident; overreaching; exaggeratedvaulting arrogance used to vaulta vaulting pole Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to vaulting eager, enthusiastic, excessive, high-flown, overweening, pretentious, opportunistic
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vaulting

noun

Origin of vaulting

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Definition for vaulting (2 of 2)

adjective

Origin of vaulting

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British Dictionary definitions for vaulting (1 of 2)

noun

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adjective (prenominal)

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