vaulting (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.
How to Use vaulting
- 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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