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Noun: pole jumper  pówl júm-pu(r)
  1. An athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
    "The pole jumper cleared the bar at an impressive height";
    - vaulter, pole vaulter

Derived forms: pole jumpers

Type of: athlete, jock [N. Amer, informal]