Vaulting
adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction. countable, uncountable
- 2 a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down wordnet
- 3 A vaulted structure; such structures treated as a group. countable, uncountable
"Spreading over the high vaultings and walls, the traditional scenes from the life of Christ are depicted on an immense scale."
- 4 (architecture) a vaulted structure wordnet
- 5 The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of vault form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 Leaning upward or over.
- 2 Exaggerated or overreaching. figuratively
"Vaulting ambition."
- 3 Performing.
Adjective
- 1 revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights wordnet
Example
More examples"Your vaulting ambitions are clouding your judgment."