vaulter

/'vɔ:ltə/

Thân thiện

The vaulter clears the bar with a graceful arc.

Definition

Noun: - An athlete who competes in the sport of pole vaulting. This person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to jump over a high horizontal bar.

Usage

The word "vaulter" specifically refers to a person whose sport is the pole vault. It is used to identify an athlete by their primary event in track and field. - The Olympic vaulter cleared a height of six meters. - She trained for years to become a professional vaulter.

Advanced Usage

• "Pole vaulter": This is a more specific and commonly used compound term. While "vaulter" alone is understood in athletic contexts, "pole vaulter" explicitly names the equipment used.
  • The young pole vaulter showed great promise at the national championships.

Variants and Related Words

• Vault (verb): To leap or spring, especially using the hands or a pole for support.
  • He will vault over the bar using all his strength.
• Vaulting (noun): The action or sport of performing a vault.
  • His vaulting technique is very efficient.

Synonyms

• Pole vaulter: (The most direct synonym, specifying the event).
• Field athlete: (A broader category that includes vaulters, jumpers, and throwers).

Notes

• In historical or general contexts, "vaulter" could refer to someone who performs leaps or somersaults, such as in gymnastics or circus. However, in modern usage, especially in sports, it is almost exclusively associated with pole vaulting.
  • The circus featured an acrobat and a vaulter in its main act. (This usage is now less common).

Học thuật

Noun

1. an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pole vaulter
• pole jumper