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pole jump

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Noun1.pole jump - a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long polepole jump - a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
pole jumping, pole vault, pole vaulting
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
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However, the South Pole jump will be much more technically difficult; the area is far more remote and the weather is much worse.
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