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Cross-springer :: Cross-springer (n.) One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. [See Illustr. of Groined vault.].

Vaulted :: Vaulted (a.) Covered with an arch, or vault..

Concamerate :: Concamerate (v. t.) To arch over; to vault.

Acrobat :: Acrobat (n.) One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats..

Cameration :: Cameration (n.) A vaulting or arching over.

Vaut :: Vaut (v. i.) To vault; to leap.

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

Fornix :: Fornix (n.) An arch or fold; as, the fornix, or vault, of the cranium; the fornix, or reflection, of the conjuctiva..

Catabasion :: Catabasion (n.) A vault under altar of a Greek church.

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..

Tomb :: Tomb (n.) A house or vault, formed wholly or partly in the earth, with walls and a roof, for the reception of the dead..

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..

Pendentive :: Pendentive (n.) The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel..

Catch-basin :: Catch-basin (n.) A cistern or vault at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer, to catch bulky matters which would not pass readily through the sewer..

Scaphocephaly :: Scaphocephaly (n.) A deformed condition of the skull, in which the vault is narrow, elongated, and more or less boat-shaped..

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

Vaulty :: Vaulty (a.) Arched; concave.

Echometry :: Echometry (n.) The art of constructing vaults to produce echoes.

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

Alveated :: Alveated (a.) Formed or vaulted like a beehive.

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