valv — meaning in English

English meaning

• arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
• vault noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

Senses

valv is used for these senses in English:

• arch (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
• vault (figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
• vault Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.

arch — full definition

1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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.

Related Swedish words