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wölben — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
  • vault noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

Senses

wölben is used for these senses in English:

  • crown To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
  • vault (transitive) To build as, or cover with a vault.

crown — full definition

  1. noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
  2. noun The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
  3. noun An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
  4. verb To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
  5. verb To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.

vault — full definition

  1. noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.
  2. noun An arched ceiling or roof, or an underground chamber shaped like one, including burial chambers.
  3. verb To jump or leap over something in one motion, usually with a hand or pole for support.
  4. verb To store something securely, as if in a vault.

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