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POLE VAULTING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase pole vaulting. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pole vaulting. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For POLE VAULTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pole vaulting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
field event

Alternatives for HURDLE

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