rock climbing — the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the aid of ropes and special equipment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the aid of ropes and special equipment
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɑːk ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My arms are killing me after that rock climbing session - I feel like a cooked noodle!
- Rock climbing teaches you that sometimes the only way forward is up.
- He's so bad at rock climbing that even the rocks feel sorry for him.
rock climbing
NOUN[/rɑːk ˈklaɪmɪŋ/]
the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the aid of ropes and special equipment
the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the aid of ropes and special equipment
Rock climbing stays shocking while the clock keeps ticking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Rock climbing combines two etymologically distinct elements: 'rock' derives from Old French 'roque', referring to a large stone or cliff, while 'climbing' stems from Old English 'climban', meaning to ascend or scale upward. Together, these elements form a compound word denoting the activity of ascending rocky surfaces.
Breakdown
rock (Old French 'roque', meaning stone or cliff) + climbing (Old English 'climban', meaning to ascend or climb upward). The compound integrates a Norman French noun with a Germanic verb to describe the sport of ascending natural or artificial rock faces.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My arms are killing me after that rock climbing session - I feel like a cooked noodle!”
“Rock climbing teaches you that sometimes the only way forward is up.”
“He's so bad at rock climbing that even the rocks feel sorry for him.”
“The rock climbing competition will be held at the new sports center.”
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