vaulting
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- noun
- /ˈvɔltɪŋ/
- Specialized
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bóveda
- The architect designed the new museum with magnificent vaulting that allows natural light to illuminate the exhibits.
- cathedral vaulting
- Gothic vaulting
Examples
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To the left and the right of the pillar rises vaulting that stands out for the smoothness and precision of its material and workmanship.
Academic text (2000) -
Photo (black & white): A shot of the men's vault taken from the arena stands, putting the center of the photograph at the level of the maximum height of the gymnast coming off the vaulting horse.
Academic text (1995) -
However, as noted, brick was used extensively, especially in vaulting, usually hidden under plaster.
Academic text (2015) -
The ivy was gone, for a start, and the trees formerly growing atop the first floor vaulting had been ruthlessly rooted out, along with the debris in which they had been growing.
Fiction book (1991) -
We saw some some vaulting in Pompeii, not groin vaults, but regular vaults in Pompeii that were made out of out of wood.
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A vigorous old man appeared in the village center, in a littered clearing backed by the vaulting trunks of the forest; he was ringing a brass bell hard.
Fiction book (1991) -
A raised stage at one end with pillars and cornices of blistered plaster; vaulting horses and furled tumbling mats at the other end.
Fiction book (1996) -
The cathedral features stunning vaulting, with arched ceilings that create an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
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During the renovation, craftsmen meticulously restored the vaulting to its original grandeur, showcasing intricate designs.
Synonyms
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5.8
An arched ceiling made of stone, brick, or concrete
A curved ceiling made by one long arch, like half a cylinder
An arched ceiling where two curved sections cross at right angles to form a raised edge
A ceiling of curved stone sections with arched ribs that cross and hold it, often in Gothic churches
A stone ceiling with ribs that spread out like a fan in Gothic churches
Compounds
- Archaic
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6.9
A long, solid piece of gymnastics equipment without handles that gymnasts run to and jump over
- Specialized
A stone ceiling with ribs that spread out like a fan in Gothic churches
How Arched
- Specialized
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8.1
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Vaulting comes from the old word vault meaning 'turn' or 'curve', because a vault is a roof bent into a curve. So vaulting refers to the arched, curved roof or ceiling you see in cathedrals.