Definitions for pole-vault

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Spelling: [pohl-vawlt]

IPA: /ˈpoʊlˌvɔlt/

Pole-Vault is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 304 anagrams from letters in pole-vault (-aelloptuv).

Definitions for pole-vault

noun

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to execute a pole vault.

Origin of pole-vault

First recorded in 1890-95

Examples for pole-vault

I was surprised to see Simpson drop to third in the pole-vault, but this weakness was undoubtedly due to the bad weather.

Only the shot-put, the 880 yards run, the pole-vault and the two miles remained.