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vault

Pronunciation: [vɔlt]

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Learn how to use vault in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “building structure”

(noun) a vault is a specially designed room or area that is very strong and secure. People use it to keep valuable things safe, like money or important documents.

Example

The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash.

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The vault was not open; all the valuables remained inside.

Example

What kinds of items do you think are stored in a vault?

Context: “sports”

(noun) in sports like gymnastics or track and field, a vault is a jump that involves pushing off from a pole or a vaulting horse to go over something high.

Example

She performed an impressive vault that wowed the crowd.

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His vault attempt failed, and he couldn't clear the bar.

Example

How many different kinds of vaults can the gymnasts perform?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to vault means to jump over something using your hands or legs. It's like a big leap that helps you get past an obstacle.

Example

He decided to vault over the fence to get to the other side.

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She couldn't vault over the low wall and stumbled instead.

Example

Can you vault over that small stream?

How to pronounce vault

Pronunciation: [vɔlt]

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