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high jump

noun

, Track.

a field event in which athletes, using a running start, compete in jumping for height over a crossbar supported by two upright poles.
a jump for height made in this event.

high-jump

[ hahy-juhmp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

to clear or attempt to clear (a specified height) in a high jump:
a goal of high-jumping his own height.

high jump

1. the high jump an athletic event in which a competitor has to jump over a high bar set between two vertical supports
2. ( as modifier )
  high-jump techniques
be for the high jump informal.
be for the high jump to be liable to receive a severe reprimand or punishment

First recorded in 1890–95

First recorded in 1830–40

When he was 2, the family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, and Bachelor grew to become a sports star in the high jump.

I think Tom must have made a new record for himself in the running high jump when he broke away from his ring-tailed antagonist.

If you can beat me nearly a foot and a half at the running broad jump, you ought to be able to beat me at the high jump.

He and Bunny were walking toward the competitors for the high jump.

Amid the yells of the Jovians, Capellus of the corps had carried off both the long and the high jump.

It was a high jump, with many chances in favor of their breaking their necks, or at least a limb or two.

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