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alpinism
or AlĀ·pinĀ·ism
[ al-puh-niz-uhm ]
/ ĖƦl pÉĖnÉŖz Ém /
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noun
mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.
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SHALL WE PLAY A "SHALL" VS. "SHOULD" CHALLENGE?
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Which form is used to state an obligation or duty someone has?
Words nearby alpinism
alpine fir, alpine garden, Alpine ibex, alpine-style, alpine tundra, alpinism, alpinist, Alport's syndrome, alprazolam, alprostadil, Alps
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How to use alpinism in a sentence
Leclerc pushed the cutting edge of alpinism by soloing increasingly ambitious alpine lines with only an ice ax and a pack, both captivating and terrifying the climbing world.
In alpinism, you donāt really get recognition from what you achieve.
Alpinismās Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets dāOr|cobrien|November 7, 2021|Outside OnlineItās alpine climbers driving the direction of alpinismānot editors, marketing managers, or film directors.
Alpinismās Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets dāOr|cobrien|November 7, 2021|Outside Online