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pole vault

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pole vault has 1 sense
  1. pole vault, pole vaulting, pole jump, pole jumping - a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
    --1 is a kind of field event
    --1 has parts: run-up

Definitions from the Web

Pole Vault

Noun: The sport of vaulting over a high bar using a long, flexible pole.

Sample Sentence: She trained rigorously for years to master the art of pole vault.

Verb: To vault over a high bar using a long, flexible pole.

Sample Sentence: The athlete skillfully pole vaulted over the bar, breaking the record.

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the pole vault.

Sample Sentence: The equipment used for pole vault has specific safety measures to ensure a successful and safe jump.

Local Term: Bounding Over

Sample Sentence: In some local dialects, pole vault is known as bounding over.

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