Definition

Noun: 1. An athletic field event: A track and field event where an athlete performs three consecutive movements—a hop, a step, and a jump—in one continuous sequence to achieve maximum distance. This is the formal name for the event more commonly known as the triple jump.

Usage

The term is used specifically in the context of athletics to name the event itself. - The hop-step-and-jump requires explosive power and precise timing. - She won a gold medal in the hop-step-and-jump at the championships.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used historically or formally to refer to the event, though "triple jump" is the more contemporary and widespread term.
• It can describe the specific technique or sequence of movements:

Variants and Related Words

• Triple jump (n): The modern and more common name for the same athletic event.
• Hop (n/v): The first part of the sequence, where the athlete takes off and lands on the same foot.
• Step (n/v): The second part, where the athlete lands on the opposite foot.
• Jump (n/v): The final part, where the athlete lands in a sand pit.

Synonyms

• Triple jump

Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to the athletic event. It is a compound noun naming the entire sequence. The individual words ("hop", "step", "jump") retain their standard meanings when used separately.

Noun

1. an athletic contest in which a competitor must perform successively a hop and a step and a jump in continuous movement