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Definition of Broad jump

1. Noun. A competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start.

2. Noun. The act of jumping as far as possible from a running start.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Broad Jump

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broad seal broad shoulders broad spectrum broad spectrum antibiotic broad strokes broad sword broadacre broadax broadaxe broadaxes

Literary usage of Broad jump

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Outing (1892)
"Before starting practicing the running broad jump with any degree of vigor one should first get into good sprinting condition. It never does any harm to be ..."

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