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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Go rock climbing on Tafelberg Mountain One of the best—and most scenic—spots for rock climbing in the Caribbean is Tafelberg Mountain. Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 Hocking Hills Adventure Trek offers a range of experiences, from intro to rock climbing sessions to 120-foot waterfall rappels (both $180 for up to two people). Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025 On February 22, staffers at Yosemite National Park hung an upside-down American flag on the side of El Capitan, a world-famous rock climbing destination in the park. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025 Visitors can drive the 23-mile Little River Canyon Parkway, which includes eight overlooks, four trails, and several rock climbing access points. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 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 Mar. 2025.

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