Vaulter

vault ¹  (vôlt)

n.

1.

a. An arched structure, usually of masonry or concrete, serving to cover a space.

b. An arched overhead covering, such as the sky, that resembles the architectural structure in form.

2. A room or space, such as a cellar or storeroom, with arched walls and ceiling, especially when underground.

3. A room or compartment, often built of steel, for the safekeeping of valuables: a bank vault.

4. A burial chamber, especially when underground.

5. Anatomy An arched part of the body, especially the top part of the skull.

tr.v. vault·ed, vault·ing, vaults

1. To construct or supply with an arched ceiling; cover with a vault.

2. To build or make in the shape of a vault; arch.

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[Middle English vaute, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *volvita, volta, from feminine of *volvitus, arched, alteration of Latin voltus, past participle of volvere, to roll; see wel-² in Indo-European roots.]

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vault ²  (vôlt)

v. vault·ed, vault·ing, vaults

v.tr.

To jump or leap over, especially with the aid of a support such as the hands or a pole.

v.intr.

1. To jump or leap, especially with the use of the hands or a pole.

2. To accomplish something as if by leaping suddenly or vigorously: vaulted into a position of wealth.

n.

The act of vaulting; a jump.

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[Obsolete French volter, from Old French, from Old Italian voltare, from Vulgar Latin *volvitre, frequentative of Latin volvere, to turn, roll; see wel-² in Indo-European roots.]

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vaulter n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

vaulter - an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole pole jumper, pole vaulter athlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sports