A method of high-jumping in which the athlete crosses the bar in a sitting position by bringing the trailing leg up as the leading leg goes down on the other side of the bar.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Outing: an illustrated monthly magazine of recreation.
Definition of scissors jump in US English:
scissors jump
noun
A method of high-jumping in which the athlete crosses the bar in a sitting position by bringing the trailing leg up as the leading leg goes down on the other side of the bar.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Outing: an illustrated monthly magazine of recreation.