vaulter

noun

vault·​er ˈvȯl-tər How to pronounce vaulter (audio)
: one that vaults
especially : an athlete who competes in the pole vault

Examples of vaulter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web No less than nine pole vaulters qualified for the state meet, topped by Torrey Pines senior Joey Weisman, who was the only vaulter of the nine to clear 16 feet. Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024 Lukas Michael, Westminster, senior Not many vaulters in Maryland can top Michael. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vaulter 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaulter was circa 1552

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“Vaulter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaulter. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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