Vaulting Meaning in English

word · lemma: vault

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Definition

'Vaulting' can mean jumping over something, often with the help of a pole (as in sports), or it can refer to arched, curved ceilings in architecture.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in sports contexts like 'pole vaulting'. As a noun, 'vaulting' also describes curved ceilings in buildings. Can sound formal/technical in architecture, informal in sports. Often confused with 'vault' (safe). 'Vaulting ambition' is a literary phrase meaning excessive ambition.

• Spanish: saltar (con pértiga) - saltando (gimnasia) - bóveda (arquitectura)
• Portuguese (BR): salto (com vara ou ginástica) - abóbada (arquitetura)
• Portuguese (PT): salto (com vara ou ginástica) - abóbada (arquitetura)
• Chinese (Simplified): 撑杆跳 - 拱顶（建筑）
• Chinese (Traditional): 撐竿跳 - 拱頂（建築）
• Hindi: डंडे के साथ कूदना - गुंबद (वास्तुकला)
• Arabic: القفز بالعصا - القبو (عمارة)
• Bengali: লাফানো (ক্রীড়া) - গম্বুজ (স্থাপত্য)
• Russian: прыжки (спорт) - своды (архитектура)
• Japanese: 跳躍競技（スポーツ） - ヴォールト天井（建築）
• Vietnamese: nhảy sào (thể thao) - vòm mái (kiến trúc)
• Korean: 도약 (스포츠) - 아치형 천장 (건축)
• Turkish: sırıkla atlama (spor) - tonoz (mimari)
• Urdu: چھلانگ لگانا (کھیل) - محرابی چھت (معماری)
• Indonesian: melompati (olahraga) - langit-langit lengkung (arsitektur)

Example Sentences

Vaulting is a popular event in gymnastics.

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She broke her record in the pole vaulting competition last week.

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The cathedral’s Gothic vaulting makes the space feel grand and open.

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He has a vaulting ambition to become the best in his field.

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He is practicing vaulting over the high bar.

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The old church has beautiful stone vaulting.

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