V is for Vault

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A vault is a structure made from intersecting arches, or many parallel arches, to make a large space out of a compressive material like stone or brick.
With many vaulted spaces being built underground, a vault also became known as a place to store treasure, and today a bank vault is a locked box inside a bank where you can store valuables.