Vault

German Meaning

Gewölbe

Tresor

Sprung

Gruft

Tresorraum

Kellergewölbe

Grabgewölbe

Dom

Grätsche

Flanke

Scherensprung

Hocke

wölben

springen

überwölben

überspringen

sich schwingen

eine Grätsche machen

English Meaning

  1. An arched structure, usually of masonry or concrete, serving to cover a space.
  2. An arched overhead covering, such as the sky, that resembles the architectural structure in form.
  3. A room or space, such as a cellar or storeroom, with arched walls and ceiling, especially when underground.
  4. A room or compartment, often built of steel, for the safekeeping of valuables: a bank vault.
  5. A burial chamber, especially when underground.
  6. Anatomy An arched part of the body, especially the top part of the skull.
  7. To construct or supply with an arched ceiling; cover with a vault.
  8. To build or make in the shape of a vault; arch.
  9. To jump or leap over, especially with the aid of a support such as the hands or a pole.
  10. To jump or leap, especially with the use of the hands or a pole.
  11. To accomplish something as if by leaping suddenly or vigorously: vaulted into a position of wealth.
  12. The act of vaulting; a jump.