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broad jump

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broad jump
n. Sports
The long jump.
broad jump
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Athletics (Track & Field)) a US and Canadian term for long jump
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Noun1.broad jumpbroad jump - a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start
long jump
run-up - the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
field event - a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track
2.broad jump - the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
long jump
jumping - the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump


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