gain height

This helped them to gain height and get power when heading the ball.

All players can also gain extra height by jumping off a wall.

Twice, Price gained enough height only to land on top of the bar.

On the following day, because of the greater difficulties, they gained little height.

It was now in full flight and gaining height rapidly.

I gained height rapidly and came clear at 1000 feet.

He and his wing flew on toward the west, gaining height.

He had gained so much height in the past few days that his eyes were further above the ground.

In 1924, the original plan was extended, gaining height to a final five stories.

Their legs, however, prevent them from gaining much height in making a jump.