pamper pole
n.— «“The Pamper Pole” is a 30-foot pole with a small platform on top. A trapeze hangs about 7 feet out from the platform. The goal is to climb to the top of the pole, stand on the platform and jump out to catch the trapeze, said Parker.» —“Obstacles Teach Life’s Lessons” Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Mar. 11, 1987. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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