high jump

Noun

Meaning

the act of jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar

a competition that involves jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

high-jump

Synonyms

bound jump leap skip pounce pole vault field event shot put long jump broad jump triple jump hammer throw javelin throw discus throw upper jump
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Antonyms

support stand dive emphasise walk slowly

Hypernyms

jumping field event

Hyponyms

Fosbury flop

Examples

Back then, there was no fiberglass pole for the pole vault, and there was no Fosbury Flop in the high jump. Source: Internet

Alternatively, they can set up the boxes in front of a high jump mat if allowed, and jump over a high jump bar onto the mat mimicking a landing phase of the jump. Source: Internet

Elijah Filipe of Suva Sangam during senior boys high jump final at ANZ Stadium on February 19, 2020. Source: Internet

Above, Micah Swedberg breaks the tape for first place in the 400. He also placed third in the 300 hurdles and long jump, and fourth in the high jump. Source: Internet

Additionally, Marie-Josee Ebwea-Bile will triple jump and Ellen Ekholm will high jump. Source: Internet

A four year letter winner, Mines holds multiple regional championships, and is an All-Region place holder in sprints and the high jump. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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