vault (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /vɔːlt/
Definition
A secure room or compartment, typically underground or in a bank, used for safekeeping of valuables.
Examples
The thieves tried to break into the bank's vault.
All the important documents were stored in the secure vault.
She imagined the gold bars stacked high inside the vault.
How to Use vault
- vault over (phrasal verb)
- To jump or leap over an obstacle. — "The agile cat vaulted over the fence with ease."
- vaulted ceiling (collocation)
- A ceiling that is shaped like an arch or a series of arches. — "The grand ballroom featured a stunning vaulted ceiling."
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