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fosbury

 

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Noun fosbury has 1 sense
  1. Fosbury, Dick Fosbury, Richard D. Fosbury - United States athlete who revolutionized the high jump by introducing the Fosbury flop in the 1968 Olympics (born in 1947)
    --1 is a kind of athlete, jock

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Fosbury

Definition: Fosbury is a noun that refers to a technique used in high jump where the athlete approaches the bar and clears it headfirst and backward, arching their back over the bar.

Sense 1 - Popular:

Example Sentence 1: The Fosbury flop revolutionized the high jump event in the 1968 Olympics.

Example Sentence 2: She used the Fosbury technique to set a new school record in high jump.

Sense 2 - Local:

Example Sentence 1: In our town, the local high school coach teaches the Fosbury technique to all high jumpers.

Example Sentence 2: The Fosbury method has gained popularity among local athletes due to its efficiency.

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