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vault2

Syllabification: (vault)
Pronunciation: /vôlt/
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Definition of vault

verb

[no object]
  • leap or spring while supporting or propelling oneself with one or both hands or with the help of a pole:he vaulted over the gate
  • [with object] jump over (an obstacle) while propelling oneself with one’s hands or a pole:Ryker vaulted the barrier

noun

  • an act of vaulting.

Derivatives

vaulter

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French volter 'to turn (a horse), gambol', based on Latin volvere 'to roll'

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