1. a person who vaults, especially an athlete who competes in pole vaulting

Examples

• The vaulter cleared the bar at 15 feet.
• She trained as a vaulter for the Olympic team.
• The young vaulter practiced his technique daily.
• Our school’s best vaulter won the state championship.
• The vaulter sprinted down the runway with his pole.
• As an experienced vaulter, he knew how to adjust his grip.