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Glossary of climbing terms

This is a glossary of climbing terms related to rock climbing (including aid climbing, lead climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing), mountaineering, and to ice climbing. The terms used can vary between different English-speaking countries; many of the phrases described here are particular to the United States and the United Kingdom.

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See also

• ▸Bag
• ▸Delta Virginis
• ▸Kent, Ohio

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