vaulting horse
noun
,
Gymnastics.
1.
a padded, somewhat cylindrical floor-supported apparatus, braced horizontally at an adjustable height, used for hand support and pushing off in vaulting.
Also called
long horse
.
Compare
pommel horse
.
Origin
1870-75
British Dictionary definitions for
vaulting horse
vaulting horse
noun
1.
(
gymnastics
) a padded apparatus on legs, used for vaulting exercises
Also called
buck