Pronunciation: /sɔlt/

Definitions of sault

noun a sudden, violent attack; onslaught

Example Sentences

A1 I added a pinch of salt to the soup.

A2 The chef used a sault mixture to season the steak.

B1 The sault content in the ocean water can vary depending on the location.

B2 The sault flats in Utah are a popular tourist destination.

C1 The sault mines in Poland produce a large amount of salt every year.

C2 The sault trade played a significant role in the economy of ancient civilizations.

verb There are no applicable parts of speech for 'sault'.

Example Sentences

A1 She saulted over the small stream to reach the other side.

A2 The cat saulted gracefully from the fence to the ground.

B1 The gymnast saulted over the vault with precision.

B2 The acrobat saulted through the air, impressing the audience with their skill.

C1 The parkour athlete saulted over obstacles effortlessly, showcasing their agility.

C2 The professional diver saulted off the platform, executing a perfect dive into the water below.

Examples of sault in a Sentence

formal The city of Sault Ste. Marie is located in Ontario, Canada.

informal Let's take a trip to the Soo and visit the Sault locks.

slang I heard there's a sweet spot for cliff jumping down by the sault.

figurative She felt like she was navigating through a mental sault of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of sault

past tense

saulted

plural

saults

comparative

more sault

superlative

most sault

present tense

sault

future tense

will sault

perfect tense

have saulted

continuous tense

is saulting

singular

sault

positive degree

sault

infinitive

to sault

gerund

saulting

participle

saulted

Origin and Evolution of sault

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'sault' comes from the Middle English word 'saut', which originated from the Old French word 'saut' meaning 'leap' or 'jump'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sault' evolved to refer to a waterfall or rapids, particularly in the context of the Great Lakes region where the word is commonly used in place names such as Sault Ste. Marie.