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vaulting¹ Definition

vault·ing (-tiŋ)

noun

  1. the building of a vault or vaults
  2. the arched work forming a vault
  3. a vault or vaults

vaulting² Definition

vault·ing (-tiŋ)

adjective

  1. leaping or leaping over
  2. overreaching; unduly confident vaulting ambition
  3. used in vaulting

vaulting Synonyms

vaulting

modif.

eager, opportunistic, avid; see enthusiastic 1, 2, 3.

vaulting Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • nave: However, with Bishop King's support gone, the vaulting of the nave could not be contemplated.

Converse of object

  • rib: The west front of the church stands to its full height and the south transept still retains its ribbed vaulting.
  • support: The great pillars of the crossing are the most substantial survivals, and we can see how they would have supported the vaulting.
  • have: The north chancel aisle, known as the Piper Choir, has quadripartite rib vaulting.

Adjective modifier

  • Gothic: A few features Exeter Cathedral has the longest unbroken stretch of Gothic stone vaulting in the world.
  • quadripartite: Very large flat bosses with scenes dominate the quadripartite vaulting of the nave roof.
  • elaborate: The first phase of this new building was the octagonal chapter-house with its elaborate vaulting and clustered central pillar.
  • delicate: Inside, admire the delicate fan vaulting on the ceiling.

Modifies a noun

  • ambition: Macbeth's fatal flaw of character was " vaulting ambition... .
  • horse: A wooden vaulting horse was carried out every day to the same spot only around 30 meters from the wire.
  • pole: We have made, for example, 45 ` long vaulting poles ( don't ask!
  • rib: The wooden roof becomes more elaborate here, almost the illusion of vaulting ribs.
  • group: Being part of a vaulting group is a lot of fun.
  • whip: Obedience comes from consistent training, using the vaulting whip in a very meaningful way.

Noun used with modifier

  • pole: They are like the pole used to lift the jumper to the bar in pole vaulting.
  • rib: Porch has 2 bays of single chamfered rib vaulting.
  • fan: Inside, admire the delicate fan vaulting on the ceiling.
  • stone: We are assured that within the Saxon crypt stone vaulting can be seen bridging the roots of the tree.
  • barrel: The plan is a Greek cross with four octagonal towers supported on the barrel vaulting of the four arms of the cross.
  • brick: The center piece of this large complex is a five story brick warehouse with quoins and internally cast-iron columns and fire proof brick vaulting.

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