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Vaulting Definition & Meaning

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

"Vaulting" in song lyrics

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  • "horse vaulting"
    AOL — AOL
  • "denmark horse vaulting"
    AOL — AOL
  • "danish equestrian vaulting"
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Frequently asked questions

What does vaulting mean?
revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights; "vaulting ambition" (architecture) a vaulted structure; "arches and vaulting" a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
What part of speech is vaulting?
Vaulting is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does vaulting have?
Vaulting has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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