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vaulting

[vawl-ting]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act or process of constructing vaults. vault.
the structure forming a vault.
a vault, vaulted vault vaulted ceiling, etc., or such structures collectively.

vaulting

[vawl-ting]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

leaping up or over.
used in vaulting.
a vaulting pole.
excessive in ambition or presumption; overweening; high-flown.
vaulting ambition;
vaulting pride.

vaulting

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adjective

excessively confident; overreaching; exaggerated
vaulting arrogance
used to vault
a vaulting pole

vaulting

/ ˈ��ɔː��ɪŋ /

noun

one or more vaults in a building or such structures considered collectively

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vaulting¹

First recorded in 1505–15; vault ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of vaulting²

First recorded in 1525–35; vault ² + -ing ²

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The Australian beat Norris by 0.209 seconds, vaulting himself ahead of the Briton -who had been faster on the first runs in final qualifying but made an error on his last lap.

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Since returning from the trip that began in Winnipeg, the Kings have won an NHL-best 17 times at home, vaulting over the Edmonton Oilers and into second place in the Pacific Division.

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Around the same time, S.M. was gearing up for her senior pole vaulting season, planning to compete with other girls after previously competing against boys.

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The ancient log seemed to have already proved that wood vaulting could work.

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Afterward, the 27-year-old was asked if it was her last time vaulting in competition.

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vaulted vaulting horse

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