rock climbing
noun
the sport of climbing sheer rocky surfaces on the sides of mountains, often with the aid of special equipment.
rock climber
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a word derived from
rock climbing.
Example Sentences
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A seasoned rock climber, he also works in construction and helps Siegel out with repairs from time to time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
Before 2011, Mr. Lai was a world-famous rock climber.
From NewsForKids.net ● Mar. 6, 2024
Des Champs is a local rock climber who has pulled off similar stunts before in Las Vegas and beyond.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
They have previously made documentaries such as Free Solo, about a vertical rock climber, and The Rescue, about the boys who got stuck in a cave in Thailand.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2023
He was wiry, with developed deltoids and lats: possibly a rock climber, definitely not a weight-room guy.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
