vaulting
noun
[ ˈvɔːltɪŋ ]
• ornamental work in a vaulted roof or ceiling.
• "the magnificent fan vaulting"
vault
verb
• leap or spring while supporting or propelling oneself with one or both hands or with the help of a pole.
• "he vaulted over the gate"
Similar:
jump (over),
leap (over),
skip (over),
leapfrog (over),
spring over,
bound over,
sail over,
hurdle,
clear,
pole-vault,
Origin:
mid 16th century: from Old French volter ‘to turn (a horse), gambol’, based on Latin volvere ‘to roll’.
