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

Points of interest: Schurman Rock, the first artificial climbing rock to be built in North America; cabins available for rent Tuesday to Saturday from March through October; a Works Progress Administration-constructed sluiceway; 4-H challenge course; views of downtown Seattle through the trees.

From Seattle Times

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

The undersides of the islands are equipped with anchor points for marine life that resemble holds on artificial climbing walls, leading to a collaboration with Ocean Futures Society, established by Jean-Michel Cousteau, the son of the explorer Jacques Cousteau.

From New York Times

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