Associations to the word «Vaulting»

Wiktionary

VAULTING, noun. The practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction.
VAULTING, noun. A vaulted structure; such structures treated as a group.
VAULTING, noun. The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line.
VAULTING, verb. Present participle of vault
VAULTING, adjective. Leaning upward or over
VAULTING, adjective. Exaggerated or overreaching
VAULTING, adjective. Performing
VAULTING HORSE, noun. A piece of gymnastic equipment with an upholstered body but no pommels
VAULTING HORSES, noun. Plural of vaulting horse
VAULTING SCHOOL, noun. Used other than as an idiom: see vaulting,‎ school. (A place where one learns to vault.)
VAULTING SCHOOL, noun. (1811) A brothel.
VAULTING SCHOOLS, noun. Plural of vaulting school

Dictionary definition

VAULTING, noun. (architecture) a vaulted structure; "arches and vaulting".
VAULTING, noun. A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.
VAULTING, adjective. Revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights; "vaulting ambition".

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway