vault
Bank's protected room
Vault has two sets of meanings, each represented by a noun and verb.
In the first, a vault is a structure or open space that forms an arch at the top.
It may be underground.
From this arises a more general use of a room where something is kept securely (bank vault), or any underground chamber (wine vault).
A roof or ceiling that is vaulted is arched.
In the second, to vault is to leap high into the air, or over something: The gymnast vaulted over the beam.
A vault is an instance of this.
Underground chamber for remains
- cryptSubterranean burial vault
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
- catacombUnderground cemetery passage
- sepulcherChamber for the dead
ossuary · coffin · sarcophagus · grave · chamber · interment · remains · memorial
Propel oneself airborne
- boundSecured or destined
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
fence · obstacle · horse · parkour · freerunning · barrier · propel · launch
Curved spanning structure
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- ribCurved chest bone
- groinHip-thigh junction
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
coffer · keystone · buttress · span · nave · ceiling · cathedral · crypt
Sudden springing movement
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- pommel horseHandled gymnastics apparatus
- boxLidded storage container
tumbling · handspring · flip · dismount · gymnastics · run-up · approach · landing
tomb
Underground chamber for remains
- cryptSubterranean burial vault
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
- catacombUnderground cemetery passage
sepulcher · ossuary · coffin · sarcophagus · grave · chamber · interment · remains · memorial · underground
jump
Propel oneself airborne
clear · fence · obstacle · horse · parkour · freerunning · barrier · propel · launch · soar
arch
Curved spanning structure
barrel · coffer · keystone · buttress · span · nave · ceiling · cathedral · crypt · chapel
leap
Sudden springing movement
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- pommel horseHandled gymnastics apparatus
box · tumbling · handspring · flip · dismount · gymnastics · run-up · approach · landing · rotation
safe
Free from peril
bullion · combination · lock · steel · fireproof · safety deposit box · treasure · gold · currency · armored
- bankingbank, banks, ATM, ATMs, account
- gymnasticsgymnastics, balance beam, floor exercise, handstand, parallel bars
- Bank featuresATM, safe deposit box, teller window, drive-through, loan office
- Jumpshop, leap, bound, skip, bounce
- security devicessecurity camera, alarm, security key, security badge, security tag
- storage facilitieswarehouse, depot, repository, silo, granary
vaultopen shelf
Unenclosed horizontal storage surface
display case · public space · open-air market · common area · public gallery
- bank vaultSecure room for valuables
- burial vaultsSecure chambers for remains
- pole vaultStick-assisted high leap
- vaulted ceilingArched overhead interior surface
- pole vaultingLeaping with a long staff
- vault doorReinforced entry to secure storage
vaulted, vaults, vaulting, pole vault, vaultlike, bank vault, pole-vaulting