rock climbing

noun

: mountain climbing on rocky cliffs
rock climb intransitive verb
rock climber noun

Examples of rock climbing in a Sentence

a book about rock climbing We are going rock climbing.
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The massive, 100,000 square foot stores are focused on experience and include features like rock climbing walls and running tracks. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 There are also several spots where rock climbing is permitted. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024 Like many other Royal Caribbean ships, this one also boasts a 40-foot rock climbing wall. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024 The national park includes more than 50 miles of recreational trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rock climbing 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock climbing was in 1875

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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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