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to vault
01
sauter, franchir
to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole
Intransitive: to vault somewhere
Exemples
Last year, she confidently vaulted over the stream during the track and field competition.
L'année dernière, elle a franchi le saut le ruisseau en toute confiance lors de la compétition d'athlétisme.
The agile cat effortlessly vaults from one rooftop to another in pursuit of its prey.
Le chat agile saute sans effort d'un toit à l'autre à la poursuite de sa proie.
Vault
01
a secure room or chamber, often reinforced, used for the safekeeping of valuables
Exemples
The bank keeps all its cash in a vault.
The museum installed a climate-controlled vault for rare manuscripts.
02
the action of leaping over an obstacle, often using the hands or a pole
Exemples
She performed a perfect vault over the gymnastic horse.
The athlete 's vault cleared the high bar with ease.
03
voûte, arche
an architectural structure, often made of stone or concrete, that forms a curved or arched ceiling or roof, providing strength, support, and architectural beauty to a space
Exemples
The cathedral boasted a magnificent vaulted ceiling, adorned with intricate ribbed arches and colorful stained glass windows.
La cathédrale se vantait d'un magnifique plafond voûté, orné d'arcs nervurés complexes et de vitraux colorés.
The medieval castle featured a series of underground vaults, used for storing supplies and as a refuge during times of siege.
Le château médiéval comportait une série de voûtes souterraines, utilisées pour stocker des fournitures et comme refuge en cas de siège.
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vaulted
vaulter
vaulting
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