vault

n 1: a burial chamber (usually underground) [syn: {burial vault}]

2: a compartment or room (often made of steel) for safekeeping

of valuables [syn: {bank vault}]

3: an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof

4: the act of vaulting [syn: {hurdle}]

v 1: jump across or leap over (an obstacle) [syn: {overleap}]

2: bound vigorously

fault

1. A manifestation of an {error} in {software}.

A fault, if encountered, may cause a {failure}.

2. {page fault}.

(1996-05-14)