vaulting

Noun
  1. (architecture) a vaulted structure (synset 104531288)
    "arches and vaulting"
    referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    subtypes: fan vaulting - an elaborate system of vaulting in which the ribs diverge like fans
  2. A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down (synset 100289034)
    is a type of: dressage - maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
    same as: curvet
Adjective
  1. Revealing excessive self-confidence;
    Reaching for the heights (synset 300252395)
    "vaulting ambition"
    similar to: bold - fearless and daring
    same as: overreaching

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