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n. - An athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole.

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  • Standing at the end of the runway, the vaulter is ready with chemical potential energy in his muscles.
  • A politician who isn't ambitious is like a fat pole-vaulter.
  • At the top, the vaulter bends his body as he passes over the bar.
  • Victorious vaulter - June 2, 2009 added by HoChunk | Images mcs+ to rate
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