Definition of vault

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

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Supercelestial :: Supercelestial (a.) Situated above the firmament, or great vault of heaven..
Vaulted :: Vaulted (a.) Covered with an arch, or vault..
Coffer :: Coffer (n.) A panel deeply recessed in the ceiling of a vault, dome, or portico; a caisson..
Fornix :: Fornix (n.) An arch or fold; as, the fornix, or vault, of the cranium; the fornix, or reflection, of the conjuctiva..
Safe :: Safe (n.) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.
Imbow :: Imbow (v. t.) To make like a bow; to curve; to arch; to vault; to embow.
Alveated :: Alveated (a.) Formed or vaulted like a beehive.
Imbowment :: Imbowment (n.) act of imbowing; an arch; a vault.
Severy :: Severy (n.) A bay or compartment of a vaulted ceiling.
Catabasion :: Catabasion (n.) A vault under altar of a Greek church.
Groin :: Groin (n.) The projecting solid angle formed by the meeting of two vaults, growing more obtuse as it approaches the summit..
Cradle :: Cradle (n.) The ribbing for vaulted ceilings and arches intended to be covered with plaster.
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..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt..
Acrobat :: Acrobat (n.) One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats..
Fornicated :: Fornicated (a.) Vaulted like an oven or furnace; arched.
Leap :: Leap (v. i.) To spring clear of the ground, with the feet; to jump; to vault; as, a man leaps over a fence, or leaps upon a horse..
Cell :: Cell (n.) The space between the ribs of a vaulted roof.
Vault :: Vault (n.) An arched apartment; especially, a subterranean room, use for storing articles, for a prison, for interment, or the like; a cell; a cellar..
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