vaulting
vaulting · vaultings
The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such constructionThe practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction.
US/vˈɔltɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction.
(countable, uncountable)A vaulted structure; such structures treated as a group.
(architecture) a vaulted structure
(countable, uncountable)The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line.
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2 languagesForms
plural: vaultingsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down:curvet
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedvault
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable