Definitions for vaultingˈvɔl tɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vault•ingˈvɔl tɪŋ(n.)
the act of constructing vaults.
the structure forming a vault.
Category: Architecture
such structures collectively.
Category: Architecture
Origin of vaulting:
1505–15
vault•ingˈvɔl tɪŋ(adj.)
leaping up or over.
used in vaulting.
overweening:
vaulting ambition.
Origin of vaulting:
1525–35
Princeton's WordNet
vaulting(noun)
(architecture) a vaulted structure
"arches and vaulting"
curvet, vaulting(adj)
a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
overreaching, vaulting(adj)
revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
"vaulting ambition"
Wiktionary
vaulting(Noun)
The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction.
vaulting(Noun)
A vaulted structure; such structures treated as a group.
vaulting(Noun)
The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line.
vaulting(Adjective)
Leaning upward or over
vaulting(Adjective)
Exaggerated or overreaching
vaulting(Adjective)
performing
Webster Dictionary
Vaulting(u)
of Vault
Vaulting(noun)
the act of constructing vaults; a vaulted construction
Vaulting(noun)
act of one who vaults or leaps
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