Main Entry:: ¹vault
Pronunciation:: \ˈvȯlt\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English vaute, voute, from Anglo-French voute, from Vulgar Latin *volvita turn, vault, from feminine of *volvitus, alteration of Latin volutus, past participle of volvere to roll — more at voluble
Date:: 14th century

1 a: an arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof b: something (as the sky) resembling a vault c: an arched or dome-shaped anatomical structure <the cranial vault>2 a: a space covered by an arched structure ; especially : an underground passage or room b: an underground storage compartment c: a room or compartment for the safekeeping of valuables3 a: a burial chamber b: a prefabricated container usually of metal or concrete into which a casket is placed at burial

— vaulty

\ˈvȯl-tē\ adjective

[vault illustration]

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