artificial climbing

American  

noun

1. the sport of climbing an artificially constructed, rocklike wall by means of footholds and handholds and, typically, a belaying device.

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artificial climbing British  

noun

1. another name for aid climbing

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Etymology

Origin of artificial climbing

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

When the situation became worse, the university didn’t focus on stopping the bouldering attempts, but according to Hopkins and Wolfe, the university instead discussed building an artificial climbing wall.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

From the base of the world’s largest artificial climbing wall on the outside of Whitney Peak hotel, I squinted up at its dizzying 164-foot height, directly over the iconic Reno Arch.

From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2019

Sport climbing involves using anchors or bolts that are permanently installed into rock faces or artificial climbing walls to secure ropes and harnesses.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2012