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vaulting

UK
/ˈvɔːltɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɔltɪŋ/
vaulting over

Translations

vaultingnoun
vaultings
pl
saut de chevalSport : gymnastique au cheval.
She excelled in vaulting during her gymnastics competition.
Elle excellait au saut de cheval lors de sa compétition de gymnastique.
voûtementArchitecture : action de construire une voûte.
The vaulting of the cathedral was completed in the 15th century.
Le voûtement de la cathédrale a été achevé au XVe siècle.
voûteArchitecture : structure en arc formant une toiture ou un plafond.
The intricate vaulting of the chapel was admired by all the visitors.
La voûte complexe de la chapelle a été admirée par tous les visiteurs.
Additional translations
sautSens général : action de franchir un obstacle en sautant.
Synonyms
leaping
jumping
springing
soaring
hurdling
vaultinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈvɔːltɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɔltɪŋ/
démesuréSe dit surtout d’une ambition excessive ou exagérée.
His vaulting ambition eventually led to his downfall.
Son ambition démesurée a fini par causer sa perte.
Synonyms
exuberant
ambitious
overreaching
elevated
arrogant
vaultverb

vaulting

Gerund

vaulted
Past Simple
vaulted
Past Participle
vaulting
Gerund
UK
/vɔːlt/
US
/vɔlt/
sauterPour franchir un obstacle d'un bond, souvent avec appui des mains ou d'une perche.
The athlete vaulted over the high bar with ease.
L'athlète a sauté par-dessus la barre haute avec aisance.
voûterEn architecture, pour couvrir d'une voûte ou d'un plafond voûté.
The medieval builders vaulted the nave of the cathedral.
Les bâtisseurs médiévaux ont voûté la nef de la cathédrale.
grimper en flèchePour une progression rapide et soudaine, notamment au sens figuré.
The company vaulted to the top of the industry with its innovative product.
L'entreprise a grimpé en flèche jusqu'au sommet du secteur grâce à son produit innovant.
Additional translations
franchir d'un bondEmploi plus descriptif ou soutenu.
Synonyms
jump
bound
leap
spring
ascend

Definitions

vaultingnoun
The act or process of constructing arches or a vaulted roof.
The vaulting of the cathedral was completed in the 15th century.
A structure forming a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or other large building, constructed with arches.
The intricate vaulting of the chapel was admired by all the visitors.
The sport or activity of gymnastics involving jumping over a vaulting horse.
She excelled in vaulting during her gymnastics competition.
The act of leaping or springing over something, especially with the aid of ones hands or a pole.
The athletes vaulting over the barrier drew applause from the crowd.
vaultinggerund / present participle
Overreaching; showing excessive or exaggerated ambition or aspiration.
His vaulting ambition eventually led to his downfall.
vaultverb
To leap or spring over something, especially with the aid of the hands or a pole.
The athlete vaulted over the high bar with ease.
To move or progress quickly and suddenly.
The company vaulted to the top of the industry with its innovative product.
To construct or cover with an arched roof or ceiling.
The medieval builders vaulted the nave of the cathedral.
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