Meaning of the word "pole vault" in English
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pole vault
US /ˈpoʊl ˌvɔːlt/
UK /ˈpoʊl ˌvɔːlt/
Noun
1.
an athletic event in which competitors attempt to attain the greatest possible height by vaulting over a crossbar with the aid of a long pole
Example:
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She set a new record in the pole vault.
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The athlete trained rigorously for the pole vault competition.
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Verb
1.
to perform a pole vault
Example:
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He managed to pole vault over the bar on his third attempt.
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Athletes must have great strength and coordination to pole vault effectively.
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