vault
Pronunciation: [vɔlt]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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