ascensionist

/ əˈsɛnʃənɪst /

noun

1. mountaineering a person who has completed a mountain ascent, esp a notable one

Example Sentences

Mr. Reed is an accomplished rock climber who is known in climbing circles as a first ascensionist — someone who develops new lines, or routes, up a particular destination.

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The ascensionist said nothing to the contrary,--he trembled more violently,--but the people sought for him who had said it, and cried, "It is he with the mask, for he is no more to be found."

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Then he would hastily take down his ascensionist outfit and, swearing at himself, put it on.

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What else could they suppose of the president of an Alpine Club, a renowned ascensionist, of whom his friends spoke only with "Ahs!" and exultant gestures.

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