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a padded, somewhat cylindrical floor-supported apparatus, braced horizontally at an adjustable height, used for hand support and pushing off in vaulting. Also called long horse. Cf. pommel horse.[1870-75]
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vaulting horse
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vaulting horse — noun Date: circa 1875 1. a gymnastics apparatus used in vaulting that consists of a padded rectangular or cylindrical form supported in a horizontal position above the floor 2. an event in which vaults are made over a vaulting horse … New Collegiate Dictionary
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vaulting horse — vault′ing horse n. spog a padded, somewhat cylindrical, floor supported gymnastic apparatus braced horizontally at an adjustable height, used in vaulting • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
vaulting-horse — vaultˈing horse noun A piece of gymnastic apparatus for vaulting over • • • Main Entry: ↑vault … Useful english dictionary
vaulting horse — noun a padded wooden block used for vaulting over by gymnasts and athletes … English new terms dictionary
vaulting horse — noun A piece of gymnastic equipment with an upholstered body but no pommels See Also: pommel horse … Wiktionary
