bouldering

[ bohl-der-ing ]

/ ˈboʊl dər ɪŋ /

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noun

Also bowl·der·ing . pavement made with small boulders.

the sport or activity of rock climbing on boulders usually no taller than 20 feet (6.1 m).

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Origin of bouldering

First recorded in 1875–80; from earlier boulder “to pave with boulder(s) ” + -ing¹

Words nearby bouldering

Boulangism, boulder, Boulder Canyon, boulder clay, Boulder Dam, bouldering, boule, boules, bouleuterion, boulevard, boulevardier

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How to use bouldering in a sentence

If you’re a rock climber, there’s bouldering throughout the park year-round and sport climbing at Wolf Rock, a short hike from the park’s visitor’s center.
4 Awesome Winter Road Trips to National Parks|Megan Michelson|February 11, 2021|Outside Online
It offers everything from trailside bouldering to two-pitch trad lines.
The Ultimate Shenandoah National Park Travel Guide|Graham Averill|October 7, 2020|Outside Online
Zajetz’s patients pay him privately for bouldering sessions.
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy|Ula Chrobak|October 6, 2020|Outside Online
Luttenberger hopes that situation will change in coming years so that bouldering treatments are eventually officially recognized and covered by health care systems.
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy|Ula Chrobak|October 6, 2020|Outside Online

A dedicated climber himself, he saw potential in the sport because of the intense focus it requires and the strong emotions it can bring up, and he began to incorporate bouldering sessions into talk therapy with certain patients.
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy|Ula Chrobak|October 6, 2020|Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for bouldering

bouldering

/ (ˈbəʊldərɪŋ) /

noun

rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops either as practice or as a sport in its own right

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