rock wall

noun

1. rock fence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock wall¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Whitney, two climbers realized they were in a treacherous situation — they were stuck in their climbing harnesses, attached to the steep rock wall by ropes as the temperature plummeted toward freezing.

From Los Angeles Times

Two shirtless men perched on a rock wall scramble in the opposite direction.

From Los Angeles Times

And if you hike past an outdoor climbing route on a dry day, you’ll likely encounter multiple climbers wearing helmets and harnesses, making their way up a rock wall.

From Seattle Times

Six climbers plummeted toward a nearly vertical 11,000-foot rock wall below.

From Los Angeles Times

And as they walked up the side of a mountain, Mr Cooper spotted a femur bone sticking out of the rock wall.

From BBC