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

Derived forms: pole vaulters

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

Encyclopedia: Pole vaulter