rock climbing

noun

1. the sport of climbing sheer rocky surfaces on the sides of mountains, often with the aid of special equipment.

rock climbing

noun

1. the technique and sport of climbing on steep rock faces, usually with ropes and other equipment and as part of a team or pair

Other Words From

• rock climber noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock climbing¹

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

The area, home to what was once a premier rock climbing destination, is closed to the public.

From Los Angeles Times

Joonhee had a passion for rock climbing, fitness and raving, and had a bright personality, Oh wrote on the GoFundMe page.

From Los Angeles Times

Getting on to the books means mastering six disciplines, and for Catriona Scott those are scuba diving, horse riding, trampolining, taekwondo, rock climbing and stunt driving.

From BBC

In his inspiring new reality series, “Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,” the actor takes risks and tests his limits by training for and participating in three extreme sports, wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing.

From Salon

The rock climbing challenge sees a usual 2-3 year training process condensed into a week.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• mountain climbing
• mountaineering