vaulting horse
Definition
Noun: A piece of gymnastic apparatus used in artistic gymnastics. It is a stationary, padded structure, longer than it is tall, over which gymnasts perform acrobatic jumps (vaults). Historically, it was designed without pommels (handles) and with one end elongated, and it is positioned lengthwise for the gymnast's approach and take-off.
Usage
The term "vaulting horse" specifically refers to the equipment used in the gymnastics event known as the vault. It describes the apparatus itself. * In modern men's artistic gymnastics, the apparatus is officially called the vaulting table. * The phrase is often used in historical contexts or general descriptions of the sport.
Examples
- The gymnast sprinted down the runway and propelled herself over the vaulting horse.
- Before the introduction of the safer vaulting table, athletes competed using the traditional vaulting horse.
- Proper technique is essential for clearing the vaulting horse successfully.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a significant obstacle or challenge that must be "jumped over" or overcome.
- Passing the bar exam was the final vaulting horse in her journey to becoming a lawyer.
Variants and Related Words
- Vault (noun/verb): The acrobatic maneuver performed over the apparatus; the act of performing that maneuver.
- She stuck the landing on her final vault.
- Vaulting table (noun): The modern, safer version of the apparatus, shaped like a curved table.
- Pommel horse (noun): A different, related apparatus with two handles (pommels) on top, used for a separate gymnastics event involving circular and scissor movements with the hands.
Synonyms
- Gymnastics horse (general)
- Long horse (historical/descriptive)
- Vaulting apparatus
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (To) clear the horse: To successfully jump over the vaulting horse without touching it.
- Her powerful run allowed her to easily clear the horse.
- (A) vault over the horse: Describes the action of the vault.
- He performed a spectacular vault over the horse.
Noun
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a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
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