pole vault

pole vault

noun Track.
1.
a field event in which a leap or vault over a crossbar is performed with the aid of a long pole.
2.
a leap or vault so performed.

Origin:
1890–95

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pole-vault

[pohl-vawlt]
verb (used without object)
to execute a pole vault.

Origin:
1890–95

pole-vault·er, noun
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pole vault
 
n
1.  the pole vault a field event in which competitors attempt to clear a high bar with the aid of an extremely flexible long pole
2.  a single attempt in the pole vault
 
vb
3.  (intr) to perform a pole vault or compete in the pole vault
 
'pole-vaulter
 
n

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