Noun (1)
archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers Verb (2)vaulted over the obstacle with easeNoun (2)
a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This time, however, when Mallory told the manager, at gunpoint, to take him to the vault, the manager refused.—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 The special takes an in-depth look at his journey from accountant to comedian to Hollywood icon, with rare behind-the-scenes footage on the set of his sitcoms and feature films, from the Entertainment Tonight vault.—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Verb
NBCUniversal parent Comcast reported lower numbers at its theme parks, which had vaulted to new heights post-Covid.—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 July 2024 In a parallel timeline, the next few weeks will see Simone Biles and her teammates tumbling and vaulting at the Capital One Arena, Katie Ledecky swimming for glory at the Long Bridge Aquatics Center, and the fastest athletes in the world racing around the track at a rebuilt RFK Stadium.—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vault
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English vaute, voute, borrowed from Anglo-French voute, volte, going back to Vulgar Latin *volvita "turn, arched structure," noun derivative from feminine of *volvitus, re-formation of Latin volūtus, past participle of volvere "to travel (a circular course), bring round, roll" — more at wallow entry 1
Verb (1)
Middle English vowten, borrowed from Anglo-French vouter, verbal derivative of voutevault entry 1
Verb (2)
probably borrowed from Middle French vouster "to turn about (on horseback), wheel, prance," going back to Vulgar Latin *volvitāre, frequentative of Latin volvere "to travel (a circular course), bring round, roll" — more at wallow entry 1
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