Vault

Spanish Meaning

bóveda

salto con base

bodega

sótano

cámara

tumba

cripta

saltar

abovedar

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.