Vaulter

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔːltər/

Definitions of vaulter

noun a person who competes in the sport of pole vaulting, where they use a long, flexible pole to propel themselves over a high bar

Example Sentences

A1 The vaulter jumped over the bar with ease.

A2 The vaulter practiced diligently to improve their technique.

B1 The vaulter won a gold medal in the national competition.

B2 The vaulter set a new world record in the event.

C1 The vaulter's precision and grace were unmatched in the sport.

C2 The vaulter's athleticism and skill captivated the audience.

Examples of vaulter in a Sentence

formal The vaulter displayed incredible skill and precision during the competition.

informal I heard that the vaulter broke a new record at the meet yesterday.

slang That vaulter is seriously killing it on the vault!

figurative She was a vaulter in the world of finance, always taking risks and aiming high.

Grammatical Forms of vaulter

• past tense: vaulted
• plural: vaulters
• comparative: more vaulter
• superlative: most vaulter
• present tense: vaults
• future tense: will vaulter
• perfect tense: has vaulted
• continuous tense: is vaulting
• singular: vaulter
• positive degree: vaulter
• infinitive: to vault
• gerund: vaulting
• participle: vaulting

Origin and Evolution of vaulter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'vaulter' originated from the Old French word 'vauter' which means to leap or jump.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who leaps or jumps over obstacles, the meaning of 'vaulter' has evolved to also refer to someone who performs acrobatic movements on a vaulting horse or pole.