water jump

• Obstáculo em esportes equestres, especialmente no hipismo e no concurso completo, que consiste em uma vala ou tanque com água que o cavalo deve saltar sem tocar na água. Também pode designar, em outros contextos, um salto ou obstáculo sobre água.

An obstacle in equestrian sports, particularly show jumping and cross-country, consisting of a pool or trough of water that the horse must jump over without touching the water.

1. Obstacle in equestrian sportsB2formal

   An obstacle in show jumping or steeplechase consisting of a wide pool of water that the horse must leap over.

   Fosso d'água

   • The horse cleared the water jump with ease.
   • The water jump is one of the most challenging obstacles on the course.
   • He fell into the water jump during the competition.

2. Obstacle in athleticsB2formal

   An obstacle in track and field events, specifically the steeplechase, where runners must jump over a barrier and a water pit.

   Fosso com água

   • The athlete stumbled at the water jump but recovered quickly.
   • The water jump requires both speed and technique.
   • He trained specifically for the water jump to improve his time.