Glossary of climbing terms

Glossary of climbing terms relates to rock climbing (including aid climbing, lead climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing), mountaineering, and to ice climbing.

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Quickdraw attached to a bolt hanger (which is attached to a fixed bolt) and a dynamic rope on a sport climb
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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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