Meaning of 'vaulting'

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Meaning of ‘vaulting’

4 definitions found.

vaulting

adjective

revealing excessive self-confidence

Example: "Your vaulting behavior could be your downfall."

Synonyms: overreaching

noun

a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down

Example: "This horse's vaulting is superb."

Synonyms: curvet

noun

in architecture, a vaulted structure

Example: "Arches and vaulting are typical during this time period."

noun

the act of leaping over something

Example: "Vaulting is something I practice along with other parkour moves."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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