vaulting
US /ˈvɑːl.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈvɑːl.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
the action of leaping or springing over something in a single bound
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He cleared the fence with an impressive vaulting leap.
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The gymnast's vaulting technique was flawless.
1.
characterized by or involving a vault or vaults
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The cathedral's vaulting arches were a marvel of engineering.
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The ancient Roman baths featured intricate vaulting designs.