Vault
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Vault ( noun )
- An arched roof or ceiling, especially one in a church or other large building.
- An underground chamber or series of chambers used for burial, storage, or as a secret hideaway.
- A roof or ceiling that is arched and usually made of stone or concrete and used in the construction of a building.
- A strong room or compartment for safekeeping of valuables, typically in a bank or public building.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french vaulte, from latin volta "an arched roof", from volvere "to roll".
Examples:
- The vault of the cathedral was covered in frescoes.
- They found a hidden vault in the basement of the old building.
- The vault of the church was supported by massive pillars.
- The bank's vault was burglarized last night.
- The vault was filled with precious jewels and gold.
(As a verb)
Vault ( verb )
- An arched roof or ceiling, especially one in a church or other large building.
- An underground chamber or series of chambers used for burial, storage, or as a secret hideaway.
- A roof or ceiling that is arched and usually made of stone or concrete and used in the construction of a building.
- A strong room or compartment for safekeeping of valuables, typically in a bank or public building.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french vaulte, from latin volta "an arched roof", from volvere "to roll".
Examples:
- The vault of the cathedral was covered in frescoes.
- They found a hidden vault in the basement of the old building.
- The vault of the church was supported by massive pillars.
- The bank's vault was burglarized last night.
- The vault was filled with precious jewels and gold.