Synonyms for pole vault

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pohl-vawlt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊlˌvɔlt

Définition of pole vault

Origin : 1877, from pole (n.1) + vault (n.2). As a verb from 1892 (implied in pole-vaulting). Related: Pole-vaulted.

As in field event : noun throwing or jumping competition

Example sentences :

I think I won the pole vault, as well as the mile run, but Im not sure.
Extract from : « For the Honor of Randall » by Lester Chadwick

Yes, I used to do some jumping, and occasionally a pole vault.
Extract from : « For the Honor of Randall » by Lester Chadwick

Fomey ought to be prominent in the pole vault, and if in condition, should win.
Extract from : « Harper's Round Table, May 7, 1895 » by Various

They got first in the broad jump and pole vault, and tied for the high jump.
Extract from : « Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 » by Various

The marks that went were the half-mile, the walk, the bicycle, and the pole vault.
Extract from : « Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 » by Various

The pole vault had netted them nothing, the deep blue having taken eight points and Northern Collegiate one.
Extract from : « For the Honor of the School » by Ralph Henry Barbour

The pole vault, broad jump, and both weight events were of doubtful outcome.
Extract from : « On Your Mark! » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Tumuya paggúnit ang pulbult, Hold the pole vault at the end.
Extract from : « A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan » by John U. Wolff

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