Pole vaulter

/pˈəʊl vˈɒltə/

/pˈoʊl vˈɑːltɚ/

[noun]

Pole vaulter

[NOUN]

an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole

synonyms : pole jumper

vaulter

Examples

1. You are a pole vaulter, here.

2. So to switch metaphors for a moment, think of it like a pole vaulter.

3. While such accomplishments might be expected from other competitors who are pro rock climbers or free-runners or pole vaulters or what have you, you might be surprised to hear of them coming from an otherwise unassuming fifth grade teacher.

4. And amid American triumphs in the gym and the pool, the reigning world champion pole vaulter, American Sam Kendricks, was forced to leave his quest after testing positive.

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