vaultvɔlt(n.)

1. an arched structure, usu. of stones, concrete, or bricks, forming a ceiling or roof.

   Category: Architecture

2. a space, chamber, or passage enclosed by a vault or vaultlike structure, esp. one located underground.

   Category: Architecture

3. a room or compartment for the safekeeping of valuables.

   Category: Architecture, Common Vocabulary

4. a burial chamber.

   Category: Architecture

5. something likened to an arched roof:

   the vault of heaven.

6. (v.t.)to construct or cover with or as if with a vault.

7. to store in a vault.

   Category: Common Vocabulary

8. (v.i.)to curve in the form of a vault.

Origin of vault:

1300–50; voute < OF vou(l)te, volte蠐 L volūta, of L volvere to turn (see revolve )

vaultvɔlt(v.i.)

1. to leap, as to or from a position or over something:

   to vault over the net.

2. to leap with the hands supported by something, as by a horizontal pole.

3. to leap over a horse in gymnastics, using the hands for pushing off.

   Category: Sport

4. to achieve something as if by a leap:

   to vault into prominence.

5. (v.t.)to leap over:

   to vault a fence.

6. to cause to leap over or surpass others.

   Category: Common Vocabulary

7. (n.)the act of vaulting.

8. a leap of a horse.

Origin of vault:

1530–40; < F volte a turn

vault′er(n.)