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

Acrobatism :: Acrobatism (n.) Feats of the acrobat; daring gymnastic feats; high vaulting.

Vault :: Vault (n.) An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy..

Pendentive :: Pendentive (n.) The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola.

Welkin :: Welkin (n.) The visible regions of the air; the vault of heaven; the sky.

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

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

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

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

Galea :: Galea (n.) A genus of fossil echini, having a vaulted, helmet-shaped shell..

Springer :: Springer (n.) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid abutment for each section of vaulting..

Rib :: Rib (n.) In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like..

Vault :: Vault (n.) A leap or bound.

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..

Envault :: Envault (v. t.) To inclose in a vault; to entomb.

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

Lierne Rib :: Lierne rib () In Gothic vaulting, any rib which does not spring from the impost and is not a ridge rib, but passes from one boss or intersection of the principal ribs to another..

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

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt..

Center :: Center (n.) A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.

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