sault Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɔːlt/
What Does Sault Mean?
As a noun, sault means Assault.
Word Facts for Sault
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɔːlt/ |
| Plural | saults |
Sault Definition (Noun)
- Assault.
Noun
- A leap or jump, especially one made by a horse.
- A waterfall; a rapid.
Synonyms of Sault
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Sault synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sault (plural saults)
Words That Rhyme With Sault
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Origin of Sault
Origin 1: Aphetic form of assault.
Origin 2: In the sense "jump (made by a horse)", from Middle French sault, saut (and in the sense "waterfall", from that word's Colonial-era descendant, 17th-century French sault, corresponding to modern French saut (“jump”)), from Latin saltus.