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pole-vaulting

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1. pole-vaulting - Noun

2. pole-vaulting - Verb

Meaning

a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole

Source: WordNet

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pole vaulting

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He had confined his efforts to jumps, hurdles and shot-puts, but now added pole vaulting, javelin, discus, hammer and 56 lb weight. Source: Internet

It is said, for example, that pole vaulting "may have originated in the Netherlands, where people used long poles to vault over wide canals rather than wear out their clogs walking miles to the nearest bridge. Source: Internet

Technology Competitive pole vaulting began using solid ash poles. Source: Internet

At points along the route, athletic performances of pole vaulting, skateboarding, tumbling and more will be demonstrated by athletes of all ages. Source: Internet

“I would love to continue pole vaulting post-collegiately. Source: Internet

Q: Is pole vaulting your speciality? Source: Internet

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