POLE VAULTING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pole vaulting. (close relations)
Definition of POLE VAULTING
Best Alternative Words for POLE VAULTING
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hurdle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races • an obstacle that you are expected to overcome • the act of jumping over an obstacle verb • jump a hurdle | ||||||||
jump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive increase • an abrupt transition • (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another • a sudden involuntary movement • descent with a parachute • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • make a sudden physical attack on • increase suddenly and significantly • be highly noticeable • enter eagerly into • rise in rank or status • jump down from an elevated point • run off or leave the rails • jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute • cause to jump or leap • start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery • bypass • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions | ||||||||
leap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • an abrupt transition • a sudden and decisive increase • the distance leaped (or to be leaped) verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • jump down from an elevated point • cause to jump or leap | ||||||||
spring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
vaulting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a vaulted structure • a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down adjective satellite • revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights | ||||||||
pole jump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole | ||||||||
pole jumping | ||||||||
noun • a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole | ||||||||
pole vault | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole |