climbing wall

noun

: a wall specially designed for climbing and often built to simulate a rocky surface

Examples of climbing wall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In speed climbing, the position of the holds on the climbing wall are standard. Sean Gregory, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024 Le Bourget, Paris CNN — Aleksandra Mirosław was stood poised at the base of a 15-meter climbing wall, waiting for three pips of a buzzer to signal the start of her race. George Ramsay, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024 The lowest level of the home is ready for action and features a two-story gym, a sports simulator, a climbing wall, and a theater for entertainment. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2024 The festival takes place June 1-2 at Civic Center park and includes two days of live music, adventure films, speakers, gear demos, booths, a climbing wall and other activities and experiences. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for climbing wall 

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Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of climbing wall was in 1956

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“Climbing wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climbing%20wall. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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