Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of vault is as below...

Vaulting :: Vaulting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Vaul.

Bivaulted :: Bivaulted (a.) Having two vaults or arches.

Lunette :: Lunette (n.) Any surface of semicircular or segmental form; especially, the piece of wall between the curves of a vault and its springing line..

Vault :: Vault (n.) The canopy of heaven; the sky.

Concave :: Concave (a.) Hollow and curved or rounded; vaulted; -- said of the interior of a curved surface or line, as of the curve of the of the inner surface of an eggshell, in opposition to convex; as, a concave mirror; the concave arch of the sky..

Azure :: Azure (n.) The blue vault above; the unclouded sky.

Vault :: Vault (n.) To leap; to bound; to jump; to spring.

Supercelestial :: Supercelestial (a.) Situated above the firmament, or great vault of heaven..

Vaultage :: Vaultage (n.) Vaulted work; also, a vaulted place; an arched cellar..

Corona :: Corona (n.) A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called also corona lucis..

Coffer :: Coffer (n.) A panel deeply recessed in the ceiling of a vault, dome, or portico; a caisson..

Cell :: Cell (n.) The space between the ribs of a vaulted roof.

Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..

Camerate :: Camerate (v. i.) To build in the form of a vault; to arch over.

Vaut :: Vaut (n.) A vault; a leap.

Groin :: Groin (n.) The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults, growing more obtuse as it approaches the summit..

Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To fasten in or out, or to make secure by means of, or as with, locks; to confine, or to shut in or out -- often with up; as, to lock one's self in a room; to lock up the prisoners; to lock up one's silver; to lock intruders out of the house; to lock money into a vault; to lock a child in one's arms; to lock a secret in one's breast..

Vaulted :: Vaulted (imp. & p. p.) of Vaul.

Concave :: Concave (n.) A hollow; an arched vault; a cavity; a recess.

Summer :: Summer (n.) A large stone or beam placed horizontally on columns, piers, posts, or the like, serving for various uses. Specifically: (a) The lintel of a door or window. (b) The commencement of a cross vault. (c) A central floor timber, as a girder, or a piece reaching from a wall to a girder. Called also summertree..

Random Fonts

Most Popular