pole vault

/poʊl vɔlt/
/pəʊl vɔlt/
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Definitions of pole vault
  1. noun
    a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
    synonyms: pole jump, pole jumping, pole vaulting
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    type of:
    field event
    a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track
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