Definition of Vaulting

1. Noun. (architecture) a vaulted structure. "Arches and vaulting"

Specialized synonyms: Fan Vaulting
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Category relationships: Architecture

2. Adjective. Revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights. "Vaulting ambition"
Exact synonyms: Overreaching
Similar to: Bold

3. Noun. A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.
Exact synonyms: Curvet
Generic synonyms: Dressage
Derivative terms: Curvet, Vault

Definition of Vaulting

1. n. The act of constructing vaults; a vaulted construction.

2. n. The act of constructing vaults; a vaulted construction.

Definition of Vaulting

1. Noun. The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction. ¹

2. Noun. A vaulted structure; such structures treated as a group. ¹

3. Noun. The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line. ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of vault) ¹

5. Adjective. Leaning upward or over ¹

6. Adjective. Exaggerated or overreaching ¹

7. Adjective. performing ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vaulting

1. the structure forming a vault [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vaulting

vaudoos
vaudoux
vaughnite
vault
vault-worthy
vault of heaven
vaultage
vaultages
vaulted
vaulter
vaulters
vaultful
vaultfuls
vaultier
vaultiest
vaulting (current term)
vaulting-school
vaulting-schools
vaulting horse
vaulting horses
vaulting school
vaulting schools
vaultingly
vaultings
vaultlike
vaults
vaultworthy
vaulty
vaunce
vaunced

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