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rockclimbing

/ˈrɑkˌklaɪmɪŋ/ /ˈrɒkˌklaɪmɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
The sport of scaling rock faces, either with or without ropes and other equipment.

Examples :

"My daughter enjoys rockclimbing at the local indoor gym. "
sport action entertainment

Related Words

Illustration sport

sport noun

/spɔːt/ /spɔɹt/

Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

"Soccer is a popular sport played by many children at recess. "

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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other noun

/ˈɐðə/ /ʊðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

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equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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local noun

/ˈləʊkl̩/ /ˈloʊkl̩/

A person who lives near a given place.

"The local is helping organize the school fundraiser. "

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indoor adjective

/ˈɪndɔː/ /ˈɪndɔɹ/

Situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building.

"These fireworks are not for indoor use!"

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either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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enjoys verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪz/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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faces noun

/ˈfeɪsɪz/

The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.

"That girl has a pretty face."

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ropes noun

/ɹəʊps/ /ɹoʊps/

Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

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scaling verb

/ˈskeɪlɪŋ/

To change the size of something whilst maintaining proportion; especially to change a process in order to produce much larger amounts of the final product.

"We should scale that up by a factor of 10."