(architecture) A simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.

plural of vaulting horse

(architecture) A vault whose ribs radiate to form patterns reminiscent of stars

(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel vaults crossing in a right angle. The angles of intersection are groins with projecting angles at the base, which die away at the summit.

(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel-vaults crossing in a right angle. Its thrusts are concentrated along the groins or arrises and eventually at the four corners

(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel-vaults crossing in a right angle. Its thrusts are concentrated along the groins or arrises and eventually at the four corners

(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel-vaults crossing in a right angle. Its thrusts are concentrated along the groins or arrises and eventually at the four corners

A vault where wine is stored. / A place where wine is served at a bar, or at tables; a dramshop.

(anatomy) The expanded region of the vaginal canal at the internal end of the vagina.

(gymnastics) A layered wooden box that is padded with leather, used in gymnastics.