- long jump, the
- `long ,jump, the nouna sports event in which each person tries to jump farther than the other people
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ˈlong ˌjump, the — noun [singular] a sports event in which each person tries to jump further than the other people … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Long jump — The long jump is an athletics (track and field) event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far from the take off point as possible.Competitors sprint down a runway (usually coated with the same… … Wikipedia
the long jump — an athletic event in which people compete by trying to jump as far as they can He won a gold medal in the long jump. sometimes used before another noun a long jump competition She set a long jump record at the meet. ; called also ( … Useful english dictionary
long jump — long′ jump n. 1) spo a jump for distance from a running start 2) spo an athletic field event featuring competition in the long jump Also called broad jump • Etymology: 1880–85 long′jump , v.i. long′ jump er, n … From formal English to slang
long jump — ► NOUN (the long jump) ▪ an athletic event in which competitors jump as far as possible along the ground in one leap. DERIVATIVES long jumper noun … English terms dictionary
long jump — n the long jump a sport in which each competitor tries to jump further than anyone else >long jumper n … Dictionary of contemporary English
(the) long jump — the long jump UK US noun a sports event in which each person tries to jump further than the other people Thesaurus: athletics and track and field sportshyponym sports events and competitionshyponym … Useful english dictionary
long jump — noun 1. a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start • Syn: ↑broad jump • Hypernyms: ↑field event • Part Meronyms: ↑run up 2. the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start • … Useful english dictionary
long jump — Track and Field. 1. a jump for distance from a running start. 2. a field event featuring competition in the long jump. Also called broad jump, running broad jump. [1880 85] * * * or broad jump Track and field sport consisting of a horizontal jump … Universalium
Standing long jump — The standing long jump is an athletics event. It was an Olympic event until 1912.In performing the standing long jump, the jumper stands at a line marked on the ground with his feet slightly apart. The athlete takes off and lands using both feet … Wikipedia
