pole vault

¹

noun

, Track.

1. a field event in which a leap or vault over a crossbar is performed with the aid of a long pole.
2. a leap or vault so performed.

pole-vault

²

[ pohl-vawlt ]

verb (used without object)

1. to execute a pole vault.

pole vault

noun

1. the pole vault
   a field event in which competitors attempt to clear a high bar with the aid of an extremely flexible long pole
2. a single attempt in the pole vault

verb

1. intr to perform a pole vault or compete in the pole vault

Derived Forms

• ˈpole-ˌvaulter, noun

Other Words From

• pole-vaulter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pole vault¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Origin of pole vault²

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, there was more frustration for Britain's Molly Caudery in the women's pole vault as she narrowly missed out on a podium spot.

From BBC

In the pole vault, Sweden's Duplantis cleared 6.26m, one centimetre higher than his previous best set as he won Olympic gold in Paris earlier this month.

From BBC

That jump was not the reason he didn't qualify for the pole vault final, which many online felt was a more amusing story to tell.

From BBC

His pose has been emulated by fellow athletes, with Sweden's pole vault champion Armand Duplantis paying tribute after breaking his own world record at the Games.

From BBC

“Some consolation prize having your weapon cause you to lose the pole vault. Like a platinum medal, that,” an X user wrote.

From Los Angeles Times