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vault vs barrel vault

barrel vault vs vault

vault and barrel vault both are nouns.

vault is a verb but barrel vault is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vault Yes No Yes No
barrel vault Yes No No No
As nouns, barrel vault is a hyponym of vault; that is, barrel vault is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vault:
  • vault: an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
  • barrel vault: the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch
Other hyponyms of vault include groined vault, ribbed vault.
vault (noun) barrel vault (noun)
the act of jumping over an obstacle the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch
an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
a burial chamber (usually underground)
a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables
vault (verb) barrel vault (verb)
bound vigorously
jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
Difference between vault and barrel vault

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