high jump

¹

noun

, Track.

1. a field event in which athletes, using a running start, compete in jumping for height over a crossbar supported by two upright poles.
2. a jump for height made in this event.

high-jump

²

[ hahy-juhmp ]

verb (used without object)

1. to participate in the high jump; compete as a high jumper.

verb (used with object)

1. to clear or attempt to clear (a specified height) in a high jump:

   a goal of high-jumping his own height.

high jump

noun

1. 1. an athletic event in which a competitor has to jump over a high bar set between two vertical supports
   2. ( as modifier )

      high-jump techniques

2. be for the high jump informal.
   to be liable to receive a severe reprimand or punishment

Derived Forms

• high jumping, noun
• high jumper, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high jump¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Origin of high jump²

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

He avenged the disappointing Tokyo result by winning his first world high jump championship last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Mariya is not in Paris defending her Olympic high jump title.

From BBC

However, Morgan Lake, who finished fourth at last year's World Championships, missed out on the women's high jump final after a best clearance of 1.88m in qualifying.

From BBC

But there was a blow for GB in the women's high jump, as Morgan Lake failed to qualify for the final after missing three jumps at 1.92m.

From BBC

Birmingham senior Deshawn Banks is the City favorite in the high jump after winning the event at Arcadia and Mt.

From Los Angeles Times