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vaulted

/ˈvɔːltɪd/  ·  say it: VÔL·tid

having an arched roof or ceiling

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In more detail

1. (adjective) having an arched roof or ceiling

2. (adjective) built or constructed with a vault

3. (verb) past tense of vault; jumped or leaped over something, often using hands or a pole

Examples

• 1. The church had a beautiful vaulted ceiling that stretched high above us.
• 2. The vaulted chamber beneath the castle stored treasures for centuries.
• 3. The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form.

Nearby in Architecture & Design

mezzanine, pergola, parapet, truss, load-bearing, blueprint