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pamper pole

pamper pole
 n.— «The grand finale of the 60-acre course east of Denton is the “pamper pole” or “leap of faith”—the trapeze jump.» —“1, 2, 3…JUMP; Adventure Program Designed To Help People Gain Confidence” by Nita Thurman Dallas Morning News (Texas) June 1, 1986. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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