English Dictionary

POLE VAULTING

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

IPA (US): 

 Dictionary entry overview: What does pole vaulting mean? 

POLE VAULTING (noun)
  The noun POLE VAULTING has 1 sense:

1. a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long poleplay

  Familiarity information: POLE VAULTING used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


POLE VAULTING (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Synonyms:

pole jump; pole jumping; pole vault; pole vaulting

Hypernyms ("pole vaulting" is a kind of...):

field event (a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track)

Meronyms (parts of "pole vaulting"):

run-up (the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed)


 Learn English with... Proverbs 
"A merry heart makes a long life." (English proverb)

"A hungry stomach makes a short prayer." (Native American proverb, Paiute)

"Will take one to the water and bring him back thirsty." (Armenian proverb)

"Anyone who lives will know trying times." (Corsican proverb)



ALSO IN ENGLISH DICTIONARY:


© 2000-2023 AudioEnglish.org | AudioEnglish® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
Contact