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high jump Definition

high jump

noun

  1. an event in which the contestants take turns jumping for height over a horizontal bar set between two upright supports: the bar is gradually raised during the contest until a winner is determined
  2. a jump in such an event

high jump Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • clearance: Sophie Cash finished third in the 100m in 13.5secs and fourth in the high jump with a clearance of 1.35m.
  • leap: Cassar finished third in the 70m hurdles in 13.6secs and the same position in the high jump with a leap of 1.10m.

Converse of object

  • win: Alison Lavery won high jump with 1.57m and 400m in 61.9.
  • do: Debbie Sephton recorded a 10.03 triple jump and the did a 1.50 high jump.

Noun used with modifier

bungee: Xtreme Physics - The Abyss at Magna is the UK's highest indoor bungee jump.