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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > mountaineering or climbing > [noun] > actions (27) glissading1832 rock climb1861 An ascent of a rock face, esp. as a sport or pastime; a place where this may be undertaken. glissade1862 The action of sliding down a steep slope (esp. of ice or snow). traversea1877 Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. An act of climbing across a rock face, the side of a mountain, etc., in a lateral or sideways direction. Also… step cutting1884 (see 12c). hand traverse1897 the action or an act of moving horizontally across a rock face, supporting oneself chiefly or entirely by the hands rather than the feet; a section… conquest1902 Mountaineering. The successful ascent of a mountain, esp. one previously unclimbed. bouldering1920 Mountaineering. Practice climbing on large boulders. lay-back1925 Mountaineering. A method of climbing cracks in rocks (see quot. 1968). soloing1929 also attributive. hand-jamming1937 the action or practice of wedging a hand in a crack as a handhold; cf. hand jam, n. hand jam, v. safing1937 The action of securing or making safe. Cf. safe, v. 1a. rappelling1938 The action of rappel, v.2 leading through1945 Mountaineering. Said of two climbers: to act alternately as leaders (see quots.). Hence leading through n. pendulum1945 Mountaineering. A move used by a climber on a rope to reach a new position, by swinging like a pendulum in order to impart sufficient momentum to the… free-climbing1946 The action or practice of climbing without using artificial aids, such as pegs or etriers, but usually with ropes or other safety equipment. laybacking1955 The climbing of a crack by means of a lay-back. pendule1957 Mountaineering. A swinging movement used by a climber; = pendulum, n. 4. finger jam1959 An act of wedging one's finger or fingers into a crack as a fingerhold. jumar1966 A clip which when attached to a fixed rope automatically tightens when weight is applied and relaxes when it is removed, thus facilitating the… jam1967 Rock Climbing and Mountaineering. An act of wedging a part of the body into a crack as a hold. Cf. hand jam, n. prusiking1968 the action or technique of climbing with the aid of prusik loops. jumaring1971 the action of so doing. free solo1977 A climb undertaken alone without the use of any artificial aids, ropes, or other safety equipment. redpoint1986 In sport climbing: an ascent completed by a lead climber without falling or resting on the rope, though not at the first attempt (cf. onsight, n.… mantel1987 Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. A movement for climbing on to a flat, narrow ledge of rock. Cf. mantelshelf, n. 2. crimping1990 Rock Climbing and Mountaineering. The positioning of the fingers in a particular way in order to make use of a small hold; see crimp, v.1 7. |
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