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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Before that 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
Melinda Guerrero, 34, an experienced rock climber in my party who was trying ice for the first time, quickly calculated when we’d need to leave to avoid scrambling back after sunset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
"But if you ask any rock climber," Dominy said, "they'll tell you that climbing downward is more difficult than climbing upward, even with all the advantages of our super-flexible ape shoulders and elbows."
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2023
She was dressed like a rock climber, with a rope around her waist and a headlamp and everything.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
