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vault in Dutch

vault in Dutch is gewelf, kluis, kluizenkamer — vault means a strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

vault in Dutch

gewelf
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
kluis
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
kluizenkamer
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
welving
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
polsstoksprong
noun
An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.
sprong met stok en handensteun
noun
An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.
welving
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
gewelf
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
kelder
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
wijnkelder
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
kluis
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
kluizenkamer
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.

What does "vault" mean?

  1. noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.
    "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash."
  2. noun An arched ceiling or roof, or an underground chamber shaped like one, including burial chambers.
    "The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews."
  3. verb To jump or leap over something in one motion, usually with a hand or pole for support.
    "The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form."
  4. verb To store something securely, as if in a vault.
    "The studio vaulted the unreleased film for decades."

vault in a sentence

  • The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash.
  • She kept her jewelry locked in a fireproof vault at home.
  • The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews.
  • The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "vault" in Dutch?

"vault" in Dutch is gewelf, kluis, kluizenkamer. vault means: A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

How do you use "vault" in a sentence?

Example: "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash." In Dutch, "vault" is gewelf, kluis, kluizenkamer.

Are there other ways to say "vault" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "vault": gewelf, kluis, kluizenkamer, welving, polsstoksprong, sprong met stok en handensteun.

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