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vaulting horse


vaulting horse

noun

Definition of VAULTING HORSE

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

First Known Use of VAULTING HORSE

circa 1875

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