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	Glossary of climbing tool and terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		German term (also employed by the British) for rappel; a method for descending a fixed rope by means of sliding and braking mechanisms known as belay devices.
		Class V climbs are rated from 5.0 to 5.14 in progressive degree of difficulty (5.0 being routinely easy and 5.14 being impossible for all but a very few climbers).
		A climb that is longer than a single rope length, necessitating the setting of anchors at progressively higher belay stations as the climbers ascend.
	www.climbing.apollo.lv /dictione.htm (4938 words)

	Climbing glossary on climb.mountainzone.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		An ultra-lightweight method of climbing in which equipment and food rations (i.e., comfort and security) are trimmed to the barest essentials in order to facilitate a swift ascent to the summit.
		A climbing technique in which the thin edges of the climbing shoes are used to stand on small footholds.
		A technique for climbing cracks in which the fingers, hands, or feet are wedged inside a rock crack to gain purchase and facilitate upward progress.
	climb.mountainzone.com /glossary_a_l.html (2299 words)

	A glossary of mountaineering terms
		Climbing equipment used for attaching a rope to a person.
		Climbing on routes that are too long for a single belay rope.
		The rock climbing (5.x) portion of the scale is the most common climb grading system used in the USA.
	mccammon.ucsd.edu /~adcock/mountaineering_glossary.html (1177 words)

	Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A region that is plentiful with climbing routes.
		A dynamic climbing technique in which the hold is grabbed at the apex of upward motion.
		Climbing involving a rope and some means of protection, as opposed to scrambling or glacier travel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glossary_of_climbing_terms (4022 words)

	Futaba® Glossary of Terms
		Term describing a type of flight pattern, which is characterized by the performance of very specialized aerobatic manuevers below the model's normal stall speed.
		Term used for the horizontal controls used to determine the attitude of the helicopter.
		Slang term for the condition in which the model is set up to fly smoothly and predictably.
	www.futaba-rc.com /glossary.html (7704 words)

	UKC Articles - A Glossary of Climbing terms: from Abseil to Zawn
		Usually climbing is on boulders (hence the name), but the more technical starts of routes are often "bouldered" as well, without ropes or protection, except for a bouldering mat.
		A technique for climbing on sidepulls (holds that point sideways, especially one edge of a crack or one side of an arête) by using legs and arms in opposition: pushing legs in one direction while pulling on the handholds in the other.
		To climb a bolted route after inspecting it, placing all of the quickdraws and maybe practicing individual moves on a toprope.
	www.ukclimbing.com /articles/glossary.html (6438 words)

	Climbing Glossary of Terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Climbing unroped on boulders or at the foot of climbs to a height where it is still safe to jump off.
		Climbing sidewards or diagonally as opposed to upwards.
		Climbing a Route from the floor with the rope clipped into the High Point of a previous attempt.
	www.indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk /glossary.htm (1365 words)

	Glossary
		The term refers to any mental "behaviors" where the underlying characteristics are abstract in nature and involve insight, expectancy, complex rule use, imagery, use of symbols, belief, intentionality, problem-solving, and so forth.
		In general terms, biological evolution is the process of change by which new species develop from preexisting species over time; in genetic terms, evolution can be defined as any change in the frequency of alleles in populations of organisms from generation to generation.
		The term for a certain form of asexual reproduction that is found in some lizards, insects (notably among aphids), and certain other organisms.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/evolution/library/glossary/glossary.html (15490 words)

	Glossary of terms
		This type of climbing permits the climber to hang off a piece of gear that has been placed in the rock in order to place the next piece of gear or reach a higher hand hold.
		Lead climbing involves dragging the rope up as you climb, placing various pieces of natural protection(nuts,hexes,cams etc) into the rock and clipping the rope to them via a quick draw.
		A modern term used to describe climbing with natural protection, multipitch climbs and the climbers that are attracted to this type of climbing.
	www.users.bigpond.com /rowonga/climbingglossary.htm (1485 words)

	Tree of Life Glossary
		The term may be applied to bacteria, archaea, and viruses, as well as certain fungi and protists.
		A term referring to ocean waters from the low-tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf at a depth of about 200 meters.
		Where there is a notable discrepancy in size, the term 'symbiont' is used to refer to the smaller member of the association which may occur inside (endosymbiont) or on the outside surface (ectosymbiont) of the larger member 'host'.
	tolweb.org /tree/home.pages/glossary.html (6229 words)

	Glossary
		The terms Christ and Christians, spelt originally Chrest and Chrestians were borrowed from the Temple vocabulary of the Pagans.
		This term is also applied to certain higher classes of Pitris born from the limbs of Brahma in the Ninth or special Creation, who refused to enter into generation, thus remaining virgin).
		The mystic soma juice is supposed to have been pressed from a climbing plant Sarcostema Viminalis or Asclepias Acida which grows abundantly on the mountains of India and Persia, and whose exhilarating properties were used in ceremonial rites.
	www.geocities.com /netglossary (14132 words)

	Climbing Glossary of Terms, Adventure Sports Online
		That crucial point in the climb when the rubber in your shoes suddenly decides not to stick, your fingers feel like wooden blocks, the strength drains from your upper body like water down a sewer, and you forget even the most basic climbing technique.
		The one route on the cliff that doesn't have anyone on it, usually the on e with the miserable, dirty crack, and the ledge at the top of the pitch with the mean-tempered rattlesnake in residence.
		An adjective, which when used, increases the relative difficulty of the climb you are describing by at least two grades.
	www.adventuresportsonline.com /terms.htm (815 words)

	Rock, Ice and Mountain Climbing Terms, Glossary, Definitions
		Edging: A rock climbing technique where the edges of the climbing shoes are used to stand on small footholds.
		Fall: To involuntarily lose one's position or, from Carl Ockier's Climbing Dictionary, "a dynamic retreat from a climb." Short falls onto protected rope tend to be silent since there is insufficient time to call out.
		Difficult to ascend, like climbing a slope of loose sand, scree slopes are often used for descents, a practice discouraged by Trads.
	www.santiamalpineclub.org /mountain/climbing/terms (3056 words)

	Rockclimbing Instruction, Rockclimbing School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is best to enlist the services of a reputable rock climbing school that specializes not only in guiding, but true rock climbing instruction.
		Climbing can be more rewarding than most other activities.
		Below, is a glossary of climbing terms that is ready to download.
	home.earthlink.net /~ecjoe/id5.html (1480 words)

	GORP - Climbing Glossary, A-C
		We've come up with a glossary to help newbies adjust to the strange vernacular of the climbing world.
		Go to Cameron Burns' Ice Climbing Glossary for a peek into the speak of those who can't get enough of the frozen stuff.
		climbing in which the climber relies on the rope or gear for upward progress or to support his or her weight
	gorp.away.com /gorp/activity/climb/clim_gloss.htm (743 words)

	GORP - An Ice Climbing Primer - Gear Glossary
		It might be true, however, that the gear used for ice climbing is a little more bizarre than most.
		Ice protection: "Protection" is a generic term for equipment placed by climbers as they progress upwards.
		In the event of a fall, protection (and a rope) allow the second climber to catch the lead climber before he or she hits the deck.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/activity/climb/ice_primer5.htm (607 words)

	Glossary Of Medical Terms -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This is a glossary of medical terms related to communications disorders such as blindness and deafness.
		So far I've concentrated on (sport) climbing, so maybe one of the mountaineers around here can add the glossary items that I'm not qualified to do myself.
		If a term deserves much to write about, a separate article is welcome, otherwise it is not wise :-) See, a similar Glossary of ballroom dance terms.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/63/glossary-of-medical-terms.html (1308 words)

	Know Fear: Rock climbing - Salathe Wall, Glossary
		fix a pitch - to climb a section, secure the rope in place, and descend with the intention of returning to your high point by means of later ascending the rope
		on belay - the command used to tell your partner that you are securely holding the rope to protect them as they climb; also,state of being protected by your partner with the rope.
		protection, pro - the generic term for any gear (i.e., piton, nut, camming device, etc.) placed in the rock to stop a climber in the case of a fall.
	home.earthlink.net /~mclaff9/glossary.htm (869 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		With over 200 definitions and climbing, use SEOGlossary.com as your definitive glossary for all search engine optimization (SEO) terms.
		This site is a wiki which means that any glossary definition can be edited by you, the user, and you can freely add to the glossary.
		The content on this is under Creative Comments License which gives you some rights to reuse the content.
	www.seoglossary.com (103 words)

	Climbing Walls Teaching Tools From Everlast Climbing Industries
		Climbing the Walls is bound with a three-ring binder to allow for the insertion of additional activities.
		Climbing the Walls: Day One on the Traverse Wall shows you how to introduce climbing to your class.
		Teaching a climbing unit: How to introduce a climbing wall unit and demonstrations of fun and challenging activities and games with an actual class of students.
	www.traversewall.com /products/teaching_tools.shtml (450 words)

	Glossary of Speleological and Caving Terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Following the definition of each term in the glossary is the THEME and the REFERENCE.
		This is for the first recorded listing of the term in an Australian caving glossary, or in some other publication.
		The Glossary of Speleological and Caving Terms is the copyright property of the AUSTRALIAN SPELEOLOGICAL FEDERATION INC. (ASF) and any reproduction of it either in part or in full, should have the approval of the ASF, and such reproduction should be accompanied by a copyright notice similar to this one.
	werple.net.au /~gnb/caving/glossary (560 words)

	The Climbing Report, a portal to rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering and bouldering. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Climbing Report, a portal to rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering and bouldering.
		Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, and one of the Seven Summits.
		Rock/Ice climbing and mountaineering are very dangerous activities that can result in serious injury and or death.
	www.climbingreport.com (201 words)

	WTC Textbook
		New chapters on waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, access issues, techniques for minimum impact on the land, and more
		The chapter on aid climbing, for example, has been substantially rewritten to include new aid techniques and equipment.
		The more than thirty contributors to Freedom 7 are all active climbers who regularly use and teach the skills about which they write.
	angeles.sierraclub.org /wtc/Textbook.asp (373 words)

	Rock Climbing.com - Climbing Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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		Please select a letter from the index to view terms beginning with that letter.
		Climbing, slacklining, mountaineering, and other activities discussed on this site are dangerous.
	www.rockclimbing.com /articles/term.php (118 words)

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