Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-jump
noun
/haɪ dʒʌmp/
Definition
A track and field event in which competitors attempt to jump over a horizontal bar set at a specific height.
Examples
- The athlete set a new record in the high-jump competition.
- In high-jump, precision and technique are just as important as strength.
- She trained for months to improve her technique in the high-jump.
Meaning
The act of jumping over a raised bar, typically using a running start, with the goal of clearing the highest possible height.
Synonyms
- pole vault
- jump event
