Vaulter: meaning, definitions and examples
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vaulter
[ ˈvɔːltər ]
athletic sport
A vaulter is an athlete who competes in pole vaulting, a track and field event where competitors jump over a high bar using a pole. The goal is to clear the bar at the highest height possible without knocking it down.
Synonyms
athlete, pole vaulter.
Examples of usage
- The vaulter cleared the bar with ease.
- She trained for years to become a top vaulter.
- The championship attracted many skilled vaulters.
Translations
Translations of the word "vaulter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saltador de vara
🇮🇳 पोल वॉल्टर्स
🇩🇪 Stabhochspringer
🇮🇩 pelompat tiang
🇺🇦 стрибун з жердиною
🇵🇱 skoczek o tyczce
🇯🇵 棒高跳び選手
🇫🇷 perchiste
🇪🇸 saltador de pértiga
🇹🇷 sırıkla atlama sporcusu
🇰🇷 장대 높이뛰기 선수
🇸🇦 لاعب القفز بالزانة
🇨🇿 skokan o tyči
🇸🇰 skokan o tyči
🇨🇳 撑杆跳运动员
🇸🇮 skakalec s palico
🇮🇸 stangastökkvari
🇰🇿 құзға шығушы
🇬🇪 ჯოიჯი
🇦🇿 çarx langı
🇲🇽 saltador con pértiga
Etymology
The word 'vaulter' originates from the verb 'vault', which comes from the Latin 'vaultare', meaning 'to leap or jump'. This Latin term transformed in Middle English into 'vaulte', which referred to an arched structure or a leap. Over time, the definition expanded to include various jumping actions, particularly in athletics. The specific use of 'vaulter' to describe someone who practices pole vaulting became common in the late 19th century as the sport gained popularity in track and field events. Pole vaulting as an event has roots dating back to ancient cultures, but modern techniques and equipment have significantly evolved since then.