Tırmanma terimleri

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Resmi	Türkçesi	Türkçe açıklama	İngilizcesi	İngilizce açıklama
				A type of point used especially in winter and . Also known as V-thread.
			Ablation zone	The area of a glacier where yearly melting meets or exceeds the annual snow fall.
	İp boyu iniş	Tırmanıcının sabit ip ile gerçekleştirdiği iniş süreci		The process by which a climber can descend a fixed rope. Also known as Rappel.
			ACR (Alpine Cock Ring)	An anchor method similar to a cordelette but that is dynamically equalizing. It employs a cord and a rappel ring.
	Keser ağzı	Buz baltasının sapına dik kesici ağzı olan ve ayağın basıp tutunabileceği yer kazmaya yarayan balta dili.	Adze	A thin blade mounted perpendicular to the handle on an that can be used for chopping footholds.
		Önceden yerleştirilmiş koruyucu veya yardımcı alet edavata bağlanarak sağlama alma veya tutunarak kendini yukarı çekme temelli tırmanma usulü.		A style of climbing in which standing on or pulling oneself up via devices attached to fixed or placed protection is used to make upward progress.
		Geleneksel dağa tırmanma; yüksek ihtimalle biraz buz, biraz kuru kaya içeren güzrgahlarda, gereken her şeyi üzerinde taşıyarak, bazen gecelemeli tırmanma usulü.	Alpine climbing	Generally climbing in the mountains. Probably includes a mixture of ice climbing and dry-tooling. Alpine style generally means carrying all gear in a backpack even for multi day climbs.
	diz üstü		Alpine knee	To use your knee as a way to gain ground on a climb.
		Akşamdan her şeyi hazır edip sabah erken güneş doğmadan tırmanmak için yola çıkmak.	Alpine start	To make an efficient start on a long climb by packing all your gear the previous evening and starting early in the morning, usually well before sunrise.
	Yükseklik/İrtifa hastalığı			A medical condition that is often observed at high altitudes. Also known as Acute mountain sickness, or AMS.Cymerman, A; Rock, PB. . Cilt USARIEM-TN94-2. US Army Research Inst. of Environmental Medicine Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division Technical Report. 23 Nisan 2009 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 5 Mart 2009.
	Amerikan ölüm üçgeni	İp halkasını iki nokta arasına asıp daha sonra tırmanma (ya da iniş) ipini halkanın sadece bir kenarına tutturmak. Bu durumda tırmanma ipine yük bindiğinde halka bir üçgen oluşturur ve tutunma noktalarına gereksizce büyük kuvvetler yükler ve tepeye tutunma düzeneğinin güvenilirliğini azaltır, tehlikelidir.		An anchor which is created by connecting a closed loop of cord or webbing between two points of protection, and then suspending the rope from a carabiner clipped to only one strand of said anchor. This creates a triangular shape in the webbing or cord, which places massively multiplied inward forces on the protection, making it a dangerous, ineffective anchor.
				An arrangement of one or (usually) more pieces of gear set up to support the weight of a or .
		Asıl tırmanmanın başlayacağı noktaya yaklaşma güzegahı; sadece yürüyüş gerektirse bile genellikle tırmanmanın kendisi kadar tehlikeli olabilir.	Approach	The path or route to the start of a technical climb. Although this is generally a walk or, at most, a scramble it is occasionally as hazardous as the climb itself.
	Basamak, tutanak,	Dik kaya yüzeyinin dışa doğru dar açılı çıkıntısı Buz aşındırmasıyla oluşan sivri/keskin bir kaya kenarı Suni tırmanma duvarında bÿle bir çıkıntıya tutunarak tırmanma usulü. (Tersi yani dar bir yarığa ya da girintiye tutunarak tırmanma usulü de vardır).	Arête	A small ridge-like feature or a sharp outward facing corner on a steep rock face , a narrow ridge of rock formed by glacial erosion A method of indoor climbing, in which one is able to use such a corner as a hold. See also dihedral.
	Kolu çatlağa kilitlemek	Dar kaya çatlağına tutunma yöntemi.	Arm bar	Jamming an arm into a crack and locking it into place.
	parmak ucuyla tutunmak	Parmakların ilk eklemleri açık ve çok gergin, son eklemleri 90 derece bükük şekilde tutunmak. Bu yöntem kasları parmağa bağlayan tendonlara fazla kuvvet ve yumuşak parmak uçlarına çok basınç yükler ve çok kullanıldığında zedelenmelere, sakatlıklara sebep olmasıyla bilinir.	Arqué	(from the French word meaning arched) Used to describe crimping. In this position typically the first set of knuckles are and the second have a sharp angle of about 90 degrees. This combines muscular effort with soft tissue tensions in order to apply the load. When used often, this position has been known to over-stress the in fingers and lead to injuries.
	ipte (alet yardımıyla) yükselme		Ascend	To climb a rope using aid device.
	yükseltici	İpi tutmaya yarayan, kendini çektikten sonra kolayca ip boyu yeri değiştirilebilen alet		A device for ascending on a rope.
	yamaç yönü		Aspect	The direction in which a slope faces.
	ATC	Black Diamond firmasının kontrollü indirme cihazı adının alet çeşidi adı olmuş hali (ATC aslında Hava trafik kontrolü yani havaalanı kulesindekilerin yaptığı işin adı idi)		A proprietary manufactured by . Has become common term for any tubular . ATC originally stood for 'Air Traffic Controller'.
			Automatic belay	A fast method for setting up a two-point anchor in sport climbing, using the climbing rope to attach to the anchor points.
		Tırmanıcının düşmesi durumunda ipin bacaklar arasında dolalı gerilip kemer yerine ipe yük bindirerek düşüşü durdurması.	Austrian floss	When a climber falls in a manner where the rope that they are attached to runs through their legs; upon falling, the rope tightens and suspends the climber via the rope rather than the harness.
		John Gill adlı tırmanıcının buluşu tırmanma zorluğu ölçümü derecelemesinde bir değer. Şimdilerde daha çok "V" grading system kullanılır.	"B"-grade	A for bouldering problems, invented by . Now largely superseded by the "V" grading system.
		İç kasları luvvetlendiren idman aleti		A piece of training equipment used to improve campusing and core strength.
		Liderli tırmanmada tehlikeli bir hata. Liderin emniyet ipi kaya yüzeyinde asılı bir karabinaya dıştan içeriye doğru yükselen yönde, dil altından geçirilmişse, Liderin düşme durumunda emniyet ipi karabinanın dili etrafında içerden dışarıya doğru dolanıp yüklenebilir, dil içeriye doğru açılabilir ve ip karabinadan kurtulabilir.	Back-clipping	A potentially hazardous mistake that can be made while lead climbing. The rope is clipped into a quickdraw such that the leader's end runs underneath the quickdraw as opposed to over top of it. If the leader falls, the rope may fold directly over the gate causing it to open and release the rope from the carabiner.
		Cayıp tırmanmadan geri dönme	Bail	To retreat from a climb.
		Bütün vücudun bir eksen etrafında ahır kapısı gibi kontrolsüz dönmesi	Barn-door	If all points of contact climber has with the wall are on a straight axis, or close to it, his body might swing uncontrollably downward around this axis, like a door on a hinge.
		Bakır başlıklı çatlak kazığı	Bashie	A copperhead intended for pounding into a crack
		Tırmananın düşmesi durumunda sürtünmeyle ÿavaşlatmak ve durdurmak temelli emniyet ipinin öbür ucundan kontrolü; bu amaçlı aletler den önce ip yardımcının kalçasına sarılır, sürtünme ile frenleme sağlanırdı.		To a roped climber from falling by passing the rope through, or around, any type of friction enhancing belay device. Before belay devices were invented, the rope was simply passed around the belayer's hips to create friction.
	İp fireni(?)	Düşme durumunda sürtünmeyle frenlemek, ÿavaşlatmak ve durdurmaya yarayan mekanik alet.Birçok çeşitleri vardır; ATC, , , Sticht plate, sekizli ve tuber. Birçoğu indirici olarak da kullanılabilir. Bazen da ip fireni olarak kullanılabilir.		A mechanical device used to create friction when belaying by putting bends in the rope. Many types of belay devices exist, including ATC, , , Sticht plate, eight and tuber. Some belay devices may also be used as descenders. A can sometimes be used instead of a .
	İp fireni halkası	kemer ve koşum ¨zerindeki en kuvvetli halka. Oraya başka şeylerde bağlamak, eskitmek, iyi olmaz.	Belay Loop	The strongest point on the harness. This is the loop you use your belay device on. You should not tie anything around the belay loop such as a daisy chain or sling. The belay loop will wear more quickly.
		Frenin kaldırılması isteğinde cevaben Yardımcının ipte artık firen olmadığını tasdik eden doğrulayan sözleri.	Belay off	Called by belayer to confirm belay has been removed from climbing rope. Response to Off belay request.
		Tırmanıcının yardımcıdan firenin ipten kaldırılması isteği	Belay on	Called by belayer to confirm belay has been (re)applied to climbing rope. Response to On belay request.
	Firen kölesi	Devamlı yardımcılık yaptırılan, hiç tırmanma faaliyetlerine katılamayan	Belay slave	Someone that volunteers for, or is tricked into, repeated belaying duties without partaking in any of the actual climbing.
		Plansız geceleme çadır veya sığınağı	Benightment: An unscheduled overnight often due to an epic.
		Buzulda bir yarık tipi	(or schrund)	A that forms on the upper portion of a glacier where the moving section pulls away from the headwall. Also called a 'shrund.
		Zor bir tırmanma güzergâhını başarıyla tamamlamanın püf noktaları; bilindiğinde güzergâhın değer kaybettiğini düşünenler vardır.		Advice on how to successfully complete (or protect) a particular climbing route, boulder problem, or sequence. Some climbers believe that beta 'taints' an ascent.
		Püf noktalarını duyup tırmanma güzergâhını ilk denemede başarıyla tamamlama.		The clean ascent of a climb on the first attempt, having previously obtained beta or while having beta shouted up from the ground en route. Also see on-sight. Bicycle A technique used to keep the feet on when climbing on . One foot is placed on a foothold and the other foot is placed behind the foothold in a toe hook position. The climber can now squeeze the hold between the feet.
		Ancak iki parmağın sığabileceği tutanak deliği	Bidoigt	(French "two fingers") A climbing hold, typically a pocket or hueco, that has enough room for two fingers. See also mono.
		Bir günde tırmanılamayacak dolayısıyla¨gecelemek için gerekli malzemelerinde tırmanılan ara noktalara torbalarla çıkarıldığı tırmanma güzergâhı		A climb on which most parties will spend more than one day. Big wall style generally refers to hauling the needed gear (food, water, sleeping bags) in a haulbag. Instead of carrying the gear on their person, the climbers put it in the haul bag and raise it in between pitches.
			Biner  : See Carabiner.
			(or bivvy)	From the French "bivouac". A camp, or the act of camping, overnight while still on a climbing route off the ground. May involve nothing more than lying down or sitting on a rock ledge without any sleeping gear. When there is no rock ledge available, such as on a sheer vertical wall, a that hangs from anchors on the wall can be used.
			Bivy-bag	A lightweight garment or sack offering full-body protection from wind and rain.
			Bollard	A large knob of rock or ice used as a belay anchor.
				A point of protection permanently installed in a hole drilled into the rock, to which a metal hanger is attached, having a hole for a carabiner or ring.
			Bolt chopping	The deliberate and destructive removal of one or more .
			Bomb-proof anchor	A totally secure anchor. Also known as bomber. Bomber can also refer to a particularly solid handhold or foothold (a "Bomber Jug")
			Book or open book	An inside angle in the rock. See also dihedral.
			Booty	Gear left behind at a climbing area.
			Bosun's chair	To reduce pains from heavy-duty climbing using a harness; such as long-time belaying or bolting a new route, climbers attach their harness with a special type of chair, which is usually light and has multiple high endurance straps and buckles. Similar types are also used in industrial climbing.
			Bouldering	The practice of climbing on large boulders. Typically this is close to the ground, so takes the form of crash pads and spotting instead of ropes.
			Bridging	see Stemming
			Bucket	A large handhold.
			Bummer	A slang word, referring to a difficult or uncomfortable hold, often one that tears the skin on the hand.
			Bump	A climbing technique wherein a hand or foot is moved to one hold then quickly moved up immediately to a further hold. This is often done over short distances advancing from an inferior hold to a superior one.
				The art of climbing on buildings, which is often illegal.
			Buttress	A prominent feature that juts out from a rock or mountain.
				A distinctive pile of stones placed to designate a summit or mark a trail, often above the .
				A spring-loaded device used as .
			Camming	Motion or position where rotation of a piece of equipment or body part presses it tight against a rock, creating friction and holding it in place. As in , Heel-Toe Cammming,Van Leuven, Chris (15 Haziran 2012). . Climbing. 6 Mart 2017 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 12 Aralık 2016.  or knee bar camming.
			Campus	The act of climbing without using any feet.
				used to build finger strength and strong arm lock-offs.
	Karabina	Açıldığında kanca, kapandığında halka işlevi gören, bir çeşit köstek. Normalde halka olarak kullanılıp, sadece anlık ve geçici olarak kanca olması, yaylı, kendiliğinden kapanan kapısıyla hızlı kullanım kolaylığı sağlaması, bir de kazaen açılmaya karşı tedbirleri varoluş sebebidir.		Metal rings with spring-loaded gates, used as connectors. Usually oval or roughly D shaped. Also known as crab or biner (pronounced kar-uh-bee-ner).
				A used to improve grip by absorbing sweat. It is actually gymnastics chalk, usually . Its use is controversial in some areas.
			Chalk bag	A hand-sized holder for a climber's chalk that is usually carried on a chalkbelt for easy access during a climb. Chest jam Jamming the torso into a wide crack, for resting.
			Chicken head	see bollard, horn. Chicken Wing This is a crack climbing technique. A hand is placed on one side of the crack and the shoulder on the other.
				A rock cleft with vertical sides mostly parallel, large enough to fit the climber's body into. To climb such a structure, the climber often uses his head, back and feet to apply opposite pressure on the vertical walls. The process of using such a technique (chimneying).
			Chipping	Improving a hold by permanently altering the rock, which is considered unethical and unacceptable.
			Chock	A mechanical device, or a wedge, used as anchors in cracks. A naturally occurring stone wedged in a crack.
			Choss	Loose or "rotten" rock.
			Classification	See Grade.
			Clawing	Use of front points of , pick and ice hammer pick to climb a slope.
			Clean	To remove equipment from a route. A route that is free of loose vegetation and rocks. To complete a climb without falling or resting on the rope. Also see redpoint. In aid climbing, abbreviated "C", a route that does not require the use of a hammer or any invasive addition of protection (such as pitons or copperheads) into the rock (see protection).
			Cleaning tool	A device for removing jammed equipment, especially nuts, from a route. Also known as a nut key or nut tool.
				A region that is plentiful with climbing routes.
			Climbing command	A short phrase used for communication between a climber and a belayer.
			Climbing gym	Specialized indoor climbing centres. See gym climbing. (Usually just called a 'climbing wall' in Britain).
				Footwear designed specifically for climbing. Usually well fitting, with a rubber sole.
				Particular techniques, or moves, commonly applied in climbing.
				Artificial rock, typically in a climbing gym.
			Clipping in	The process of attaching to belay lines or anchors for protection.
			Clipstick	See Stick clip.
				A small pass or "saddle" between two peaks. Excellent for navigation as when standing on one it's always down in two, opposite, directions and up in the two directions in between those.
				A small nut with a head made of soft metal on a loop of wire.
				a lock or toggle used to fasten cords with gloved hands. Used on most mountaineering gear.
			Cordelette	A long loop of accessory cord used to tie into multiple anchor points.
			Corner	An inside corner of rock, the opposite to an arête (UK). See Dihedral.
				An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge.
				A steep gully or gorge frequently filled with snow or ice.
				To ascend on a rock face by wedging body parts into cracks, i.e. not face climbing. See jamming and chimney.
			Crag	A small area with climbing routes, often just a small cliff face or a few boulders.
				Metal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice.
			Cramponing	Using to ascend or descend on ice, preferably with maximum number of points of the crampon into the ice for weight distribution. Accidentally piercing something with a crampon spike.
			Crank	To pull on a hold as hard as possible.
			Crash pad	A thick mat used to soften landings or to cover hazardous objects in the event of a fall. See:
			Crater	Hitting the ground at the end of a fall instead of being caught by the rope.
			Crimp	A hold which is only just big enough to be grasped with the tips of the fingers. The process of holding onto a crimp.
				The most difficult portion of a climb.
			Cup	A hand grip which is squeezed, over the top or around the side, between the fingers and palm, forming a cup shape with the hand, or applying this type of hold on any protrusion or feature. More commonly known as guppy.
			Cut-loose	Where a climber's feet swing away from the rock on overhanging terrain, leaving the climber hanging only by their hands. Also known as "Cutting feet."
			Cwm	() A hanging valley, or —a steep-walled semicircular in a mountain —sometimes containing a lake; also known as a .
				A special purpose type of sling with multiple sewn or tied loops, used in aid and big wall climbing. It is designed to hold a climber's bodyweight, rather than arrest a fall, and while the sling as a whole will have a strength rating comparable to that of a standard sling, the individual loops will typically have much lower ratings.
			Dead Ball	Type of High Ball boulder, where one can possibly die when falling from above.
			Dead hang	To hang limp, such that weight is held by ligament tension rather than muscles.
			Deadman anchor	An object buried into snow to serve as an anchor for an attached rope. One common type of such an anchor is the snow fluke. Any object that is buried in order to make an anchor, or what you become if that anchor fails.
			Deadpoint	A dynamic in which the hold is grabbed at the apex of upward motion. This technique places minimal strain on both the hold and the arms.
			Deck	The ground. To hit the ground, usually the outcome of a fall.
			Deep Water Soloing	Free climbing an area that overhangs a deep enough body of water to allow for a safe fall. Often abbreviated DWS.
	Sekizli	metalden sekiz rakamına benzer şekilli, sürtünme ile yardımcının yol katedildiğinde ip sugalamasını, düşme durumunda ise durdurmasını kolaylaştıran alet.		A device for controlled descent on a rope. Also called a rappel device. Many may be used as descenders, including ATCs, figure eights, or even carabiners. See rappel.
			Desmond	A ground fall (from , a reggae artist and 'to deck').
				A used in the treatment of as well as . It is commonly carried on mountain climbing expeditions to help climbers deal with . Also known as "dex".
			Dialled	To have complete understanding of a particular climbing move or route.
				A drug used to inhibit the onset of . Otherwise known as acetazolamide.
			Dièdre	A dihedral.
			Dihedral	An inside corner of rock, with more than a 90-degree angle between the faces. See also corner and arête.
			Direct aid	A type of tension climbing consisting of using one or more belay ropes to haul the leader up to the next point of protection.
			Dirtbag	climbers living cheaply and supporting themselves through odd jobs in order to maximize the amount of time climbing. Well known practitioners of this lifestyle include or .
			Double Ropes or Half Ropes	System where the climber is using two thin ropes instead of one thicker one. Double ropes are often used by trad and alpine climbers. They help managing the rope drag, reduce the chances for accidental cutting of the rope by sharp rock edges, and allows full pitch . Unlike twin ropes, double ropes can be clipped separately into different pieces.Davis, Steph (25 Nisan 2011). . Steph Davis - High Places. 20 Aralık 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 9 Aralık 2016.
			Double Rope Technique (DRT)	The term denotes the use of double ropes.
			Doubled Rope Technique (DdRT)	A method used primarily by tree climbers where the rope passes over a support/limb and continuously slides over the limb as the climber ascends or descends.
			Downclimb	To descend by climbing downward, typically after completing a climb.
			Drop Knee	See Egyptian.
			Drag or rope drag	Rope drag occurs when the generated from the rope running over the rock and through the quickdraws builds up to the point where it is difficult move or to pull up the rope to clip into protection. There are several ways to prevent rope drag: protection placement that minimizes zig-zaging of the rope and potential for rope being pinched or hooked on a rock, use of long quickdraws like 24 inch alpine draws and use of double ropes.Ellison, Julie (11 Ocak 2013). . Climbing. 20 Aralık 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 9 Aralık 2016. . ClimbingTechniques.org. 9 Temmuz 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 9 Aralık 2016.
				Using tools for like and on rock.
				A method of , without mechanical tools, where the uphill rope is straddled by the climber then looped around a hip, across the chest, over the opposite (weak) shoulder, and held with the downhill (strong) hand to adjust the shoulder friction and thus the descending speed.
			Dynamic belay	Technique of stopping a long fall using smooth braking to reduce stress on the protection points and avoid unnecessary trauma from an abrupt stop.
			Dynamic rope	A slightly elastic rope that softens falls to some extent. Also tend to be damaged less severely by heavy loads. Compare with static rope.
			Dynamic motion	Any move in which body momentum is used to progress. As opposed to static technique where three-point suspension and slow, controlled movement is the rule.
			Dynamite starfish	Tightly gripping handholds, simultaneously flagging out both legs then proceeding to violently kick downwards and inwards in a desperate attempt to produce upwards motion; making the climber resemble an explosive bottom feeder ^[].
			Dyno	A dynamic move to grab a hold that would otherwise be out of reach. Generally both feet will leave the rock face and return again once the target hold is caught. Non-climbers would call it a jump or a leap.
			Edge	A thin ledge on the rock.
			Edging	Using the edge of the on a foothold. In the absence of footholds, smearing is used.
			Egyptian	Method for reducing muscle strain in arms when holding a side grip. One knee ends up in a lower position with the body twisted towards the other leg. It can give a longer reach as the body and shoulders twist towards a hold. Also known as a "drop knee."
			Egyptian bridging	The same position as bridging or , but with one leg in front and one behind the body.
				A mountain whose elevation exceeds 8,000 metres above sea level.
			Eliminate	A bouldering move or series of moves in which either certain holds are placed 'off bounds' or other artificial restrictions are imposed.
			Elvis legs	Wobbly knees resulting from tired legs. See Sewing machine leg.
			Epic	An ordinary climb rendered difficult by a dangerous combination of weather, injuries, darkness, lack of preparedness or other adverse factors. See Punter.
			(EDK)	A flat overhand used to join a pair of ropes for retrievable abseils. So named as the technique originated in Europe and the Americans initially distrusted it.
				Empty space below a climber, usually referring to a great distance a climber is above the ground or large ledge, or the psychological sense of this distance due to being unprotected, or because the rock angles away due to climbing an arête or . Exposure can also refer to exposure to the elements, like wind, snow, or sun.
			Face climbing	To ascend a vertical rock face using finger holds, edges and smears, i.e. not crack climbing.
			Fall	To unintentionally descend under the influence of gravity. Hopefully stopped by a rope.
			Feet follow	An instruction on indoor bouldering routes requiring foot movements match preceding hand movements, with no intermediate moves.
			Feature	A protrusion or indentation on an indoor climbing wall which is permanently moulded into the wall itself.
				A route on a mountain where the safety is provided by steel ropes or chains, permanently fixated to the rock. The progression is often aided by artificial steps or ladders. Typically found in the Alps, also called Klettersteig.
			Figure four	Advanced climbing technique where the climber hooks a leg over the opposite arm, and then pushes down with this leg to achieve a greater vertical reach. Requires strength and a solid handhold.
			Figure eight	A or descender shaped like an "8".
				A knot commonly used to secure the climber's harness to the climbing rope.
			Finger board	Training equipment used to build finger strength.
			First ascensionist	The person who performed the first ascent.
			(FA)	The first successful completion of a route.
			First free ascent (FFA)	First ascent without .
			Fist jam	A type of jam using the hand. See .
			Fixed rope	A rope which has a fixed attachment point. Commonly used for abseiling or aid climbing.
			Flagging	Climbing technique where a leg is held in a position to maintain balance, rather than to support weight. Often useful to prevent barn-dooring. There are three types of flagging: Normal flag: Where the flagging foot stays on the same side (e.g. flagging with the right foot out to the right side of the body) Reverse inside flag: Where the flagging foot is crossed in front of the foot that is on a foothold Reverse outside flag: Where the flagging foot is crossed behind the foot that is on a foothold
			Flake	A thin slab of rock detached from the main face. A method of untangling a rope in which the rope is run through the climber's hands and allowed to fall into a pile on the ground. Useful when preparing a rope for coiling, or before starting a , to ensure the rope is fed cleanly and without twists. Often called "flaking out" a rope.
			Flapper	An injury consisting of a piece of loose (flapping) skin. A climber will usually just repair these with sticky tape or super glue.
			Flash	To successfully and cleanly complete a climbing route on the first attempt after having received beta of some form. Also refers to an ascent of this type. For ascents on the first attempt without receiving beta see on-sight.
			Flat-lander	Non-climber.
			Flute	A usually insecure fin or flake of rock or ice.
			Follow	What the second does.
			Font	The French bouldering grading system. Foot jam Also known as the heel-to-toe jam. It involves jamming the foot into a larger crack by twisting the foot into place, the contact with the crack being on the heel and toes.
				Mountain that tops 14.000 fit (4.300 m) in the contiguous United States.
			Free base	Climbing with your only protection being a parachute that is deployed in the event of a fall. A combination of free soloing, and BASE jumping.
				Climbing without unnatural aids, other than used for protection. Often incorrectly used by non-climbers as a synonym for soloing.
				Climbing without aid or protection. This typically means climbing without a rope.
			French free	Also known as French climbing, or French freeing, it is the use of techniques to bypass a section due to climbing difficulty, rock conditions, etc.; typically for only a short section of the total climb.Stewart Green. . About.com. 3 Mart 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 14 Ağustos 2009.
			Frenchies	An exercise used to develop lock-off strength consisting of pull-ups that stop with the elbows locked at angles between 20 and 160 degrees.
			Friable	Delicate and easily broken rock, often dangerous.
			Friction	Climbing technique relying on the between the sloped rock and the sole of the shoe to support the climber's weight, as opposed using holds or edges, cracks, etc.
		Wild Country firması ürünü bir çeşit yaylı takoz; Bazen her çeşit yaylı takoz için kullanılır.	Friend	A name brand of a type of (SLCD) made by Wild Country, sometimes used to refer to any type of spring-loaded camming device.
		Başparmak aşağıya dönük, dirsek dışarıda, dirsek yönünde kuvvet kullanarak ters tırmanma tutunması.	Gaston	A climbing grip using one hand with the thumb down and elbow out, often thought of as a reverse side pull. The grip maintains friction against a hold by pressing outward toward the elbow.
		Karabinanın dilinin düşüş sırasında kendiliğinden açılması	Gate Flutter	The action of the gate on a carabiner opening during a fall.
		Sırtta yalnız duran ve zirve oluşturan kulemsi kaya.	Gendarme	A pinnacle or isolated rock tower frequently encountered along a ridge.
		İpin omuz ve göğüs yerine kalçaya ve aşağıya uzanan kola sürtünmesi temelli, daha basit ama daha az kontrol sağlayan bir ipte iniş usulü.	Geneva rappel	A modified dulfersitz rappel using the hip and downhill arm for friction, rather than the chest and shoulder, offering less complexity, but less friction and less control. 'Geneva Style' is also a description used in Australia for what is commonly referred to elsewhere as 'Australian Rappelling'.
		Buzul üzerinde hareket; yarıklara düşme tehlikesine karşı düşme durudurucu ip kullanılır.	Glacier travel	walking or climbing on a glacier; a rope is usually used to arrest falls into , but is not used.
		Dikçe bir karlı yamaçtan aşağı genellikle kendi kararıyla kayarak inmek.		A usually voluntary act of sliding down a steep slope of snow.
		Güzergâhı temizleyen bir tırmanıcının bir parçayı çıkartmayı ya da ipi bir karabinadan kurtarmayı unutup yukarı tırmanması, böylece tepe ipini faydasız hale düşürmesi.	Golden Retriever	When a climber is cleaning a route and forgets to pull out a piece or unclip the rope and begins to climb above the piece rendering the top rope ineffective.
		Yol çerezi, uzun güzergâhlarda yemek arası yol boyu az az atıştırılan, yüksek enerji seviyesi sağlamak için yenen karışım.	Gorp	for periodic nibbling to keep high energy level between meals on long climbs or hikes.
	tırmanma güzergâhı zorluk seviyesi yamaç eğimi		Grade	Intended as an objective measure of the technical difficulty of a particular or problem. More often is highly subjective, however. The slope of an incline. ()
		Alışılmadık ve zahmetli teknikler gerektiren tırmanma güzergâhı	Graunchy	A route (often off-width) requiring the use of unconventional and uncomfortable techniques.
		Geleneksel alet edavatla bir spor güzergâhını tırmanma	Green Point	Climbing a sport route with the use of traditional gear.
		firması ürünü, acemilere uygun kullanılışlı ve güvenilir bir ip freni.		A designed to be easy to use and safer for beginners because it is assisted-braking under load. Invented and manufactured by . Many experienced climbers advocate the use of an atc type device for beginners.
			Gripped	Scared. Also over gripping the rock.
		Kararlaştırılan güzergâhtan yanlışlıkla kaya yüzeyinde çok daha zor bir yöne sapmak. Sık sık bu hatanın yapıldığı bir güzergâhın adından türetilmiş terim.	Gronked	Accidentally going off-route while leading and becoming lost on a rock face in an area much more difficult than the climb being attempted. The word arises from the climb "Gronk" in which is notorious for this.
		Usulü ve tekniği yetersiz bir şekilde tırmanmak Düşük değerli bir tırmanma güzergâhı	Grovel	To climb with obviously poor style or technique. A climbing route judged to be without redeeming virtue.
		Tecrübesiz, bilgisiz ve ilgisiz bir tırmanıcı; öğrenme kabiliyeti yetersiz. Aşağılayıcı bir terim.	Gumby	An inexperienced, unknowledgeable and oblivious climber; is a derogatory term. Gumbies are incapable of learning.
			Guppy	Synonym for cup, commonly used in bouldering.
		Spor salonunda suni tırmanma duvarına idman için tırmanmak. Bazıları bunun kendi başına bir spor dalı olduğunu düşünür.	Gym climbing	Climbing indoors, on artificial climbing walls. This is typically for training but many people consider this a worthwhile activity in its own right.
		Tırmanıla tırmanıla aşınmış, kayganlaşmış bir güzergâh.	Grease ball	A route that has become climbed excessively, causing the rock to become slippery or "greasy".
		Zorlu, çoğu kez can alıcı bir irtifa hastalığı; Beyin ödemi		High Altitude - a severe, and often fatal, form of .
		Kollar önde paralel, kendini yukarı çekme	Hamster	The act of pulling oneself up with both arms parallel in front of your chest. Resembles a Hamster during feeding. That sloper required some hamstering to get to the next move.
		Eli yarığa başparmak üstte sokup başparmağı avuca doğru çekerek eli kalınlaştırıp tutunmak, buna yüklenerek yol almak. 1940 ve 50 li yıllarda İngiltere de ve tarafından icad edilmediyse de kullanılmıştır.	Handjam	Making progress by inserting the hand (usually vertically with the thumb uppermost) into a crack and then pushing the thumb downwards towards the palm. This expands the hand and can make a highly secure placement. In the UK this move was credited with facilitating the advances in free climbing in the late 1940s and 50s made by climbers such as and although they did not invent it.'
			Hand traverse	Traversing without any definitive footholds, i.e. smearing or heelhooking.
			Hangdog	While lead climbing or on top rope, to hang on the rope or a piece of protection for a rest.
			Hanging belay	Belaying at a point such that the belayer is suspended.
				High Altitude Pulmonary Edema — a serious form of .
				A sewn nylon webbing device worn around the waist and thighs that is designed to allow a person to safely hang suspended in the air.
			Haul bag	A large and often unwieldy bag into which supplies and climbing equipment may be thrown.
			Headpoint	The practice of a hard trad route before leading it cleanly.
			Headwall	A region at the top of a cliff or rock face that steepens dramatically.
			Heel hook	Using the back of the to apply pressure to a , for balance or leverage; this technique requires pulling with the heel of a foot by flexing the hamstring. This technique is notable since in most forms of climbing one uses the toes to push.
			Heel-toe	A combination of a toe hook and heel hook. Also known as a heel-toe cam, involves using opposing pressure from the toes and heel between two to hold the body on the wall.
			Helmet	Also known as a brain bucket or skid lid. It can save your life, but only while worn.
			Hexcentric	A protective device. It is an eccentric hexagonal nut attached to a wire loop. The nut is inserted into a crack and it holds through counter-pressure. Often just called Hex.
			High Ball	A tall boulder problem. Falling becomes more dangerous due to the increase in height.
			Himalaism	Climbing grown in the Himalayas. In a broader sense this Himalayan mountaineering climbing, similar as to the nature of climbing in the Himalayas, but also grown in other high mountains, where the height of the peaks above 7000 meters above sea level are the Karakoram, Kunlun, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Tien Shan, Daxue Shan.
				A place to temporarily cling, grip, jam, press, or stand in the process of climbing.
			HMS Carabiner	A round-ended for use with a (from the German name for the hitch; Halbmastwurfsicherung).
			Honed	To be in peak mental and physical fitness for climbing.
			Hook	used in aid climbing. A involving hooking a heel or toe against a hold in order to balance or to provide additional support.
			Horn	Large, pointed protrusion of rock that can be slung. Typically also makes a good handhold. Known in the UK as a "Spike". See bollard, chicken head.
			Hueco	(Spanish hueco "hole") A climbing hold consisting of a pocket in the rock, typically round and deep and featuring a positive lip. Huecos vary in size from accommodating a single finger (this is also called a "mono") to large enough to fit one's entire body. The term hueco entered the jargon of rock climbers from the Texas climbing area that is famous for this sort of hold.
				A handy tool for safety and balance, having a pick/adze head and a spike at the opposite end of a shaft.
			Ice hammer	A lightweight with a hammer/pick head on a short handle and no spike.
			Ice piton	Long, wide, serrated piton once used for weak protection on ice.
				A screw used to protect a climb over steep ice or for setting up a system. The strongest and most reliable is the modern tubular ice screw which ranges in length from 18 to 23 cm.
				A specialized elaboration of the modern ice axe (and often described broadly as an ice axe or technical axe), used in ice climbing, mostly for the more difficult configurations.
			Indoor climbing	See gym climbing.
			Jack Flash	Climbing something second go.
			Jamming	Wedging a body part into a crack.
			Jib	A particularly small foothold, usually only large enough for the big toe, sometimes relying heavily on friction to support weight.
			Jug	A shortened term for Jug Hold, both noun and verb.
			Jug hold	A large, easily held hold. Also known simply as a jug.
			Jumar	A type of mechanical ascender. To ascend a rope using a mechanical ascender.
			Karen	See Cairn.
				An alternative to the Prusik knot, useful when the climber is short of cord but has plenty of webbing.
			Knee Bar or Kneebar	Involves camming your lower thigh or knee against a protruding section of rock, usually with the foot pushing against an opposing hold. Kneebars can be very secure and are one of few ways to get a no-hand rest on overhanging rock. They also can provide additional hold on a climb.Buys, Jordan. . UKClimbing.com. 20 Aralık 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 12 Aralık 2016. Climbing, Send. . Send Climbing. 20 Aralık 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 12 Aralık 2016.
			Knee Drop	See Egyptian.
			Knots	Climbers rely on many different knots for anchoring oneself to a mountain, joining two ropes together, slings for climbing up the rope, etc.
			Laybacking or liebacking	Climbing a vertical edge by side-pulling the edge with both hands and relying on friction or very small holds for the feet.
				A form of climbing in which the climber clips the belay rope into quickdraws or similar equipment attached to the wall by means of anchors. In traditional climbing, the climber also needs to place anchors and quickdraws. In sport climbing, the anchors are typically preplaced, and the quickdraws may either be preplaced or placed by the climber.
			Leader Fall	A fall while . A fall from above the climber's last piece of protection. The falling leader will fall at least twice the distance back to his or her last piece, plus slack and rope stretch.
			Leashless	Ice climbing with your axes not being attached to your wrist, if you drop them they're gone, but the trade off is greater mobility
				A liquid form of chalk with a longer hold time than normal chalk. It is used on very hard routes and competitions, where the act of rechalking requires too much energy or time.
			Locking carabiner	A carabiner with a locking gate, to prevent accidental release of the rope.
			Lock-off	Using tendon strength to support weight on a handhold without tiring muscles too much.
			Low-Angle	A face climb that is less than vertical; the opposite of an or . The same as "slab".
			Mantel (abbreviation of mantelshelf)	A move used to surmount a ledge or feature in the rock in the absence of any useful holds directly above. It involves pushing down on a ledge or feature instead of pulling oneself up. In ice climbing, manteling is done by moving the hands from the shaft to the top of the and pushing down on the head of the tool.
			Mantle	The external covering of a climbing rope. Climbing ropes use construction consisting of a kern (or core) for strength and an external sheath called the mantle.
			Match	To use one hold for two limbs.
			Merkel	To retrieve another climbers gear because he or she is unable to or because it would be more convenient.
			Moat	A that forms where the glacier pulls away from a rock formation.
			Mono	(French monodoigt 'single finger') A climbing hold, typically a pocket or hueco, that only has enough room for one finger.
				The search and rescue activities that occur in a mountainous environment, although the term sometimes also applies to search and rescue in other wilderness environments. Also see .
			Move	Application of a specific to progress on a climb.
			Moving together	Method of climbing – used on easy Alpine ground – in which two or more climbers climb at the same time with running between them and fixed belays not being used. Similar to simulclimbing, a technique for steeper terrain.
			Multi-pitch climbing	Climbing on routes that are too long for a single belay rope.
				A simple that is often used for belaying without a mechanical belay device. Otherwise known as an Italian hitch or a friction hitch.
			Névé	Permanent granular ice formed by repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
			No-hand rest	An entirely leg-supported resting position during climbing that does not require hands on the rock.
			Nub	A little hold that only a few fingers can grip, or the tips of the toes.
			Nunatak	A mountain or rock that protrudes through an ice field.
			Nut	A metal wedge attached to a wire loop that is inserted into cracks for protection. See hexcentric.
			Nut Key or nut tool	See Cleaning Tool.
			Ninja feet	The quiet, deliberate, and precise placement of toes upon a foothold.
			Objective danger	Danger in a climbing situation which comes from hazards inherent in the location of the climb, not depending on the climber's skill level. Most often these involve falling rock or ice, or avalanches.
			Off belay	Called by a climber when requesting that the belayer remove belay equipment from the climbing rope (for example, when cleaning top protection from a lead route). Replied to with Belay off.
			Off-width	A crack that is too wide for effective hand or foot jams, but is not as large as a chimney.
			On belay	What an American climber calls when he is ready to be belayed. Replied to with Belay on.
			On-sight	A clean ascent, with no prior practice or beta. For ascents on the first attempt with receiving beta see flash.
			Open book	An inside angle in the rock. See also dihedral.
				A section of rock or ice that is angled beyond vertical. See roof.
			Panic Bear	A panicking novice climber clinging to handholds while searching desperately for a foothold.
				To systematically attain designated summits under prescribed conditions.
			Peel	To fall.
			Peg	A piton.
			Pendulum	Swinging on taut rope to reach the next hold in a pendulum traverse. A swing during a fall when the last piece of protection is far to one side.
			Personal Anchor System (PAS)	Adjustable attachment point from climber to anchor. Allows for building anchors, cleaning routes and rappeling to be done efficiently and faster.
			Pickets	Long, tubular rods driven into snow to provide a quick anchor.
			Pied à main	A movement where the foot is placed on the same hold as the hand.
			Pied à plat	A crampon technique in the French style: to climb on high-angle ice with feet flat on the ice (as opposed to front-pointing).
			Pied assis	A crampon technique in the French style: to rest on high-angle ice with one foot tucked under the buttocks, toes pointed straight down-slope.
			Pied d'Elephant	A short, light sleeping bag covering the lower half of the body only. It is designed to be used in connection with a down jacket for lightweight bivvies.
			Pied en canard	A crampon technique in the French style: to walk on moderate-angle ice with toes pointed outward; literally, 'duck-footed'.
			Pied marche	A crampon technique in the French style: to walk on low-angle ice with toes pointed straight ahead.
			Picknick stop	A No-hand rest.
			Pinch Hold	This is a hold where you must pinch it to hold on. They come in various sizes.
			Pinkpoint	To complete a lead climb without falling or resting on the rope (hangdogging), but with pre-placed and . Also see clean and redpoint.
				In the strictest climbing definition, a pitch is considered one rope length 50-60 metre (160-200 ft). However, in guide books and route descriptions, a pitch is the portion of a climb between two belay points.
			Piton	A flat or angled metal blade of steel which incorporates a clipping hole for a carabiner or a ring in its body. A piton is typically used in aid-climbing and an appropriate size and shape is hammered into a thin crack in the rock and preferably removed by the last team member.
			Piton catcher	Clip-on string fastened to piton when inserting or removing, so as to avoid loss.
			Plunge step	An aggressive step pattern for descending on hard or steep angle snow.
			Pof	An alternative to chalk made from pine resin. Popular in Fontainebleau but discouraged (or actively forbidden) everywhere else since it deposits a thick, shiny resin layer on the rock and friction can only be achieved by using more pof.
			Polish	On popular routes, the sheer passage of traffic can polish the rock to such an extent as to make the climbing much more difficult. This is most noticeable at the , and more common on certain rock types.
			Poop tube	Container for carrying out your feces during multi-day climb. The Poop Tube is made of PVC tubing, with a sealed end at the bottom and a screw top. It has a loop attaching screw top to the body of the tube and a so it can be clipped below the .. www.davidlnelson.md. 1 Mayıs 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 8 Aralık 2016. . wikiHow. 22 Ocak 2017 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 8 Aralık 2016.
			Positive	A hold or part of a hold, having a surface facing upwards, or away from the direction it is pulled, facilitating use. Positive hold is an opposite to a sloper.
			Pressure Breathing	Forcefully exhaling to facilitate O2/CO2 exchange at altitude. Also called the "Whittaker wheeze".
			Problem	Boulder problem or problem is used in bouldering to indicate the path that a climber takes in order to complete the climb. Same as route in roped climbing.
			Project	A potential new route or bouldering problem that is being attempted, but has not seen a first ascent yet.
				Process of setting equipment or anchors for safety. Equipment or anchors used for arresting falls. Commonly known as Pro.
				A knot used for ascending a rope. It is named after Dr. Karl Prusik, the Austrian mountaineer who developed this knot in 1931. To use a Prusik knot for ascending a rope.
			Pseudo Leading	To climb a wall with having another rope connected to the climber, for practice of clipping. The other rope is normally not connected to any below and is only there to practice the clipping. Usually practiced while learning how to Lead Climb. Also commonly referred to as "mock leading".
			Psychological protection	A piece of protection that everyone knows will not hold a fall, but makes the climber feel better about having gear beneath them anyhow.
			Pumped	To have such an accumulation of metabolic waste products in the forearm, that forming even a basic grip becomes impossible. A climber who is pumped will find it difficult to hold on, and may struggle to lift or clip a rope. (Psychology) A feeling of anticipation and energy before a challenging climb.
			Punter	An over-ambitious and under-prepared climber.
			Purchase	To have a solid grip on a hold or feature. "I had good purchase on that jug."
				Used to attach a freely running rope to anchors or chocks. Sometimes called quickies, draws, or extenders.
	Köstek	U veya C harfi şeklinde bir metalin açık kenarının vidalanmasıyla halka haline getirilen, zincirlerin uzatılması, bir şeylerin sağlamca tutturulması, asılması, eklenmesi işlerini kolaylaştırıp hızlandıran hırdavat ya da nalburiye malzemesidir	, , ,	A screw-type oval-shape stainless steel carabiner which is smaller than normal oval-shape biner, particularly used for attaching to the chains of the master anchor. Also known as a , maillon rapide or shackle.
			Rack	The set of equipment carried up a climb; also, the part of a harness (consisting of several plastic loops) where equipment is hung, ready to be used.
				The process by which a climber may descend on a fixed rope using a friction device. Also known as abseil or roping down.
			RB	A removable bolt, similar in concept to a sliding nut, but shaped to fit into a drilled hole.
			Rebolting	The replacement of bolts on an existing climb.
				To complete while placing protection on a lead climb after making previous unsuccessful attempts, done without falling or resting on the rope (hangdogging). Also see clean and pinkpoint.
			Rest step	Energy-saving technique where unweighted (uphill) leg is rested between each forward step, sometimes by "locking" knee of rear leg.
				The addition of bolts to an existing climb which has already been ascended using natural protection.
			Rodeo clipping	To clip into the first piece of protection from the ground by swinging a loop of rope so that it is caught by a carabiner. This can only be done when the first piece of gear is already placed.
				A steep overhang which transitions sharply into shallower climbing often blocking direct sight of the feet causing the climber to find footholds blindly.
	Halat ya da ip	Doğal ya da yapay elyafın ya da tellerin bükülmesi ya da şerit biçiminde örülmesi yoluyla elde edilen uzun, esnek ve sağlam ip. Halatlarda aranan başlıca özellikler büküldüğünde, burkulduğunda ya da çekildiğinde yapısının bozulmaması ve sağlamlığını korumasıdır. En önemli özelliği ise çekme dayanımıdır. Tırmanılabilir ortam veya düşmeye karşı can güvenliği için kullanılır.	Rope	A basic item of that physically connects the climber to the belayer.
			Rope gun	The most capable climber in the group. The person who can get the rope up there for the rest of the party.
			Rope jumping	Jumping from objects using rock climbing equipment.
				Also roped team or roped party. Team of mountaineers or climbers joined together by a safety rope.
			Route	The path of a particular climb, or a predefined set of moves.
			RP	A small nut, named after Roland Pauligk. Not certified for sale in Europe.
			Runner	Made of nylon and nylon/blend materials, runners, also referred to as slings, are used by climbers for a multitude of purposes.
			Runout	A lengthy distance between two points of protection which in some, but not all, cases might be perceived as frightening or dangerous. May also be used as an adjective to describe a route, or a section of a route. A long portion of a route with minimal protection.
			RURP	Acronym, stands for Realized Ultimate Reality Piton. Miniature, postage-stamp sized piton originally designed by [[Yvon Chouinard]]
			Saddle	A high pass between two peaks, larger than a col.
			Sandbag	A climb which receives a much lower grade than deserved. Also used as a verb when referring to the act of describing a climbing route as easier than it actually is.
			or Sirdar	Head mountain guide.
			'scend	contraction of the word ascend, past tense: 'scended.
			Scheissegrippen	The intense feeling of disappointment when finding a difficult crux after a jug or good handhold.
				A type of climbing somewhere between hiking and graded rock climbing.
			Screamer	A long and loud fall. A nylon webbing structure consisting of one large loop sewn in multiple places to make a shorter length. The stitch-points are intentionally sewn with less than maximum possible strength. The screamer is attached with carabiners between an anchor point, particularly one of dubious strength, and the climber. In the event of a fall the stitching of the sewn sections is designed to rip apart, absorbing some of the fall energy and decelerating the climber, thereby reducing the overall shock load on the dubious anchor. Screamer is a brand name of Yates Mountaineering.
				Small, loose, broken rocks, often at the base of a cliff. Also an area or slope covered in scree. Scree is distinguished from Talus by its smaller size and looser configuration.
			Screw on	A small climbing hold, screwed onto the wall in climbing gyms. Can be used for feet in a route regardless of its colour. Also referred to as a foot chip, chip or micro.
			Second	A climber who follows the lead, or first, climber.
			Self-Arrest	The act of planting the pick of your ice axe into the snow to arrest a fall in the event of a slip. Also a method of stopping in a controlled glissade.
				To perform for oneself.
			Send	To cleanly complete a route. i.e. on-sight, flash, redpoint. .
				A large ice tower.
			Sewing-machine leg	The involuntary vibration of one or both legs resulting from fatigue or panic. Also known as scissor leg, Elvis Presley syndrome, or disco knee. Can often be remedied by bringing the heel of the offending leg down, changing the muscles used to support the weight of the climber
			Sharp end	The end of the belay rope that is attached to the lead climber. Being on the sharp end refers to the act of lead climbing, which is considered more psychologically demanding than top-roping or following, since it may involve more route-finding, as well as the possibility of longer, more consequential falls.
				A Sherpa is a person of the ethnic group of the same name that is located in the Himalayan Mountains. Also a generic term for mountaineering porters in Nepal (usually those working at or above base camp) regardless of their ethnic group
			Short fixing	A traditionally-belayed lead climber reaches a new belay station, creates an anchor, tying the lead rope off to the anchor. The climber then switches over to self-belaying and continues to climb. Meanwhile, the second climber ascends the fixed rope using ascenders (aka Jugging) and cleans the pitch. When the second reaches the belay, he or she anchors in and starts to belay the leader in the traditional way again. When the leader reaches the next belay the process is repeated.
			Side pull	A hold that needs to be gripped with a sideways pull towards the body.
			Simulclimbing	A technique where both climbers move simultaneously upward with the leader placing protection which the second removes as they advance. A device known as a Tibloc which allows the rope to only move in a single direction is sometimes used to prevent the second climber from accidentally pulling the lead climber off should the second slip.
			Single Rope Technique (SRT)	The use of a single rope where one or both ends of the rope are attached to fixed anchor points.
			Sit and spin	A method of starting a rappel from a cliff edge, accomplished by sitting with legs over the edge and then spinning around to face the cliff while planting feet on the face.
			Sit start	Starting a climb from a position in which the climber is sitting on the floor. This is common in climbing gyms in order to fit an extra move into the climb. Noted as SS or SDS in some topo guides.
			Skittling	Climbing without following any specific color in a gym with color-designated routes/problems. Also referred to as "climbing the rainbow," since any and all colors of holds are used.
			Skyhook	A small hook which gives hold on small protrusions on watery and slippery grips. They are most often used for placements, often extremely marginal, in aid climbing, although they also feature in some extreme free routes. Additionally, the skyhook can be attached to the harness, thus allowing the climber to rest, or held in one or both hands to hold a grip.
			Slab	A relatively low-angle (significantly less than vertical) section of rock, usually with few large features. Requires slab climbing techniques.
			Slab climbing	A particular type of rock climbing, and its associated techniques, involved in climbing rock that is less than vertical. The emphasis is on balance, footwork, and making use of very small features or rough spots on the rock for friction.
			Slack	Portion of rope that is not taut, preferably minimized during belay.
			SLCD	Abbreviation for , a type of . These are better known by the term cam.
			Sling	sewn, or tied, into a loop.
			Sloppy Plopping	Poor footwork [Northumberland climbing slang] as in "nae sloppy ploppin'", i.e. 'you'll need accurate footwork to have any chance of flashing this'.
			Sloper	A sloping hold with very little positive surface. A sloper is comparable to palming a basketball.
			Smearing	To use friction on the sole of the , in the absence of any useful footholds.
			Smedging	Smearing on an edge, especially on a dime edge or any linear hold that is too small to stand on or use as an ordinary positive hold.
			Snarg	A type of tubular ice screw that is inserted by hammering.
				An angled aluminium plate attached to a metal cable. The fluke is buried into snow, typically used as a deadman anchor.
			Solo climbing	Setting and cleaning one's own protection on an ascent; climbing by oneself.
			Soupy	A hold that is wet and slimy from water or some other source.
			Spinner	In indoor climbing, a hold that is not secure and spins in place when weight is applied.
			Spike
			Splitter	Describes a clean crack with perfectly parallel sides, usually in an otherwise blank face. Generalized to refer to any great climb, happy situation, or even favorable weather.
				A style of climbing where form, technical (or gymnastic) ability and strength are more emphasized over exploration, self-reliance and the exhilaration of the inherent dangers involved in the sport. Sport climbing routes tend to be well protected with pre-placed bolt-anchors and lends itself well to competitive climbing.
				A method of protection commonly used during bouldering or before the leader has placed a piece of protection. The spotter stands beneath the climber, ready to absorb the energy of a fall and direct him away from any hazards.
			Sprag	A type of hand position where the fingers and thumb are opposed.
			Spraying	Giving unwanted — and unasked-for - beta to a fellow climber. Also, excessive, overly prominent, or boorish proclamation of one's own (often exaggerated) skills or exploits.
			Static	Of a style of climbing or specific move, not dynamic. In general this entails movement of a limb to a new hold without the simultaneous transfer of weight. Instead weight transfer occurs after the limb has moved.
			Static rope	A non-elastic rope. Compare with dynamic rope.
			Steep	Descriptive of any climbing face that is angled beyond vertical. .
			Step cutting	Scooping steps out of snow or ice with the adze of an .
			Step kicking	Scooping and stamping steps out of soft snow with the feet.
			Sticht plate	A consisting of a flat plate with a pair of slots. Named after the inventor .
			Stick clip	A long stick or extendable pole on the end of which a climber can affix a quickdraw. It allows the climber to clip a quickdraw to the first bolt on a sport climb while still standing on the ground. This is especially useful if the first bolt is high up, and out of the comfort zone of the climber. A stick clip can be bought, easily made or even improvised when needed. Ethically controversial in some communities.
			Stopper	A wedge-shaped nut made by Black Diamond. A knot used to prevent the rope running through a piece of equipment.
			Summit	The of a mountain or peak. To reach such a high point.
			Swami Belt	A kind of proto- consisting of a long length of tubular webbing wrapped several times around the climbers body and secured with a . Largely eschewed today in favor of commercial harnesses.
			Sweeper	Refers to the last member or the tail of a climbing group. The sweeper's task is to spot and retrieve things that may have accidentally fallen from the preceding climbers; to make sure that no mess or gear is left behind; and to make sure that the rear is keeping up with the whole team. The term sweeper, a Filipino contribution to mountaineering vocabulary, was introduced in 1998 and was inspired by the Cleaner, a character in the 1990 film (also known as La Femme Nikita) by Luc Besson.
			Swinging-lieback	A dynamic form of the lieback, described above, rotating off one foot while maintaining a grip with one hand, then grabbing a high handhold at the deadpoint of the swing with the other hand. This move is frequently reversible, unlike more aerial dynos.
			Switcharoo	To swap limbs on a particular hold. Not to be confused with matching.
			Take	Called by a climber when requesting that the belayer remove all slack. See hang dogging.
			Talus	An area of large rock fragments on a mountainside that may vary from house-size to as small as a small backpack. The area, if older and consolidated, may be stable, or the rocks may be precariously balanced. Talus is distinguished from scree in that it is larger and may feature solid interlocking of the rocks, while scree is by definition loose.
			Teabagging	When, after a , or long fall, a climber falls past their , who is generally lifted up off the ground.
			Technical climbing	Climbing involving a rope and some means of , as opposed to or glacier travel. Technical A term often used to describe very technical sequences of moves and / or the degree of ingenuity and creativity required to protect a route. Difficulty ratings of climbs often is a combination of technicality of a climb and the endurance or strength necessary to complete it. Technique Specialized moves given names to help communicate what to do to another person. Tendu From the French word meaning outstretched. In this grip the fingers are close to the position when the hand is open. The relative angle between the is gradual. The load applied is coming from tension in the forearm muscles.
			Tension	A technique for maintaining balance using a taut rope through a point of protection.
			Testpiece	A climb that is representative of the hardest, best climbs in an area.
			Thrutching	Make progress by squeezing into a space and wriggling against opposing rock surfaces.
			Tie-In Points	The leg straps and waist belt create two loops connecting the belay loop. The points which you tie in at. Also known as soft loops.
			Top rope	To belay from a fixed anchor point above the climb. Top-roping requires easy access to the top of the climb, by means of a footpath or scrambling.
			Top-out	To complete a route by ascending over the top of the structure being climbed.
			Track	To use holds specified out for you in any route, usually used in gym climbing.
				A style of climbing that emphasizes the adventure and exploratory nature of climbing. While sport climbers generally will use pre-placed protection ("bolts"), traditional (or "trad") climbers will place their own protection as they climb, generally carried with them on a rack.
			Training	Getting prepared to climb on difficult mountains.
			Tramming	A technique that is typically used while lowering and cleaning gear from an overhanging and/or traversing route. A is clipped between the climber's harness and the rope that is threaded through the gear. As the climber is lowered by the belayer, the quickdraw holds the cleaner close to the wall and following the line of the route. Without the quickdraw, the climber would lower straight down, further and further from the remaining gear to be cleaned. Also known as trolleying.
			Traverse	To climb in a horizontal direction. A section of a route that requires progress in a horizontal direction. A Tyrolean traverse is crossing a chasm using a rope anchored at both ends. A pendulum traverse involves swinging across a wall or chasm while suspended from a rope affixed above the climber.
				A simple camming protection device that has no moving parts.
			Tuber	A belay device.
			Tufa	A limestone rib formation that protrudes from the wall which can sometimes fit within the pinching grasp of a climber's hand; alternatively: a plastic, bolted on bouldering hold designed to replicate such a formation on an indoor climbing wall.
			Twin Ropes	System where the climber is using two thin ropes instead of one thicker one, but unlike double ropes twin ropes have to be clipped through the same biner for each piece of protection. Twin ropes are often used by trad and alpine climbers. They allow full pitch and help reducing the chances for accidental cutting of the rope by sharp rock edges.
			Two man stand	An outdated climbing technique where one climber stands on the shoulders of another climber as an assist in climbing.
			Undercling	A hold which is gripped with the palm of the hand facing upwards
			Übergrippen	The intense feeling of relief when finding a jug or good handhold after a difficult Crux. An indoor climbing crag located in NE Denver http://www.ugclimbing.com15 Ağustos 2020 tarihinde Wayback Machine sitesinde .
			"V"-grade	A technical for bouldering problems, invented by .
				A type of point used especially in winter and . Also called abalakov thread.
			Verglas	A thin coating of ice that forms over rocks when rainfall or melting snow freezes on rock. Hard to climb on as there is insufficient depth for to have reliable penetration. See also and .
			Volume	A large, hollow bolted-on bouldering hold.
			WAD	Originating in Sheffield, a WAD is a "super climber" or climber who is on-sighting 7c+.
			Wand	A stick with a small flag on top used to mark paths over glaciers and snow fields.
			Wallerina	A graceful female climber who appears to dance up the climbing wall.
				Hollow and flat nylon strip, mainly used to make slings.
			Webolette	A piece of webbing with eyes sewn into the ends which can be used in place of a cordelette.
			Weighting	As in, "weighting the rope." Any time the rope takes the weight of the climber. This can happen during a minor fall, a (long fall), or simply by resting while hanging on the belay rope (see also hangdogging).
				A lead fall from above and to the side of the last clip, whipping oneself downwards and in an arc. Has come to denote any fall beyond the last placed or clipped piece of protection.
			Wired	A route or sequence that a climber has rehearsed extensively and thus ascends with ease. See dialled.
			Wires	See nuts.
			Wolf moon	To complete a lead climb during night time.
			Woodie	A home made climbing wall. Often specifically a hybrid between a climbing wall and a fingerboard. Specifically called such because of the wooden panels (usually left unpainted) used to attach the climbing holds to.
			X (Protection Rating)	A rating from the given to climbs that have very poor or no protection. These climbs often present risk of serious injury or death if a fall were to occur, even if the climb is properly protected.
			Xeno	A hold appearing to be composed of a different type of rock than the surrounding face.
			Yabo	Another name for a Sit start, a 'Yabo start' was named after .Carl Ockier. . 28 Ocak 2016 tarihinde kaynağından arşivlendi. Erişim tarihi: 20 Şubat 2007.
	Hızlı çıkma	Tırmanma yerine ipi tutanın yardımıyla çabucak yükselmek. Bu gereksiz zorluktaki bir bölümü aşmada ya da düşme sonrası hata noktasına tekrar dönmede kullanılır.	Yard up	To pull on the rope to make upward progress, often with assistance from the belayer. This may be done to bypass a crux, or to quickly regain ground lost after a fall without re-climbing the section. AKA to "jug up" the rope.
	Yosemite onlu sistemi	Tırmanma zorluk ölçüsü, en kolay 5, kasım 2013 itibarıyla en zor 5.15C dir. Amerikada kullanılır.		A numerical system for rating the difficulty of walks, hikes, and climbs in the United States. The rock climbing (5.x) portion of the scale is the most common system used in the US. The scale starts with the easiest grades at 5.0 and is open-ended on the harder end. (Kasım 2013 (2013-11) itibarıyla), the most difficult grade was 5.15c.
			Z-clipping	Clipping into a piece of protection with the segment of rope from beneath the previous piece of protection, resulting in a potentially dangerous tangled configuration of the belay rope. If not fixed can result in high drag.
	Peş peşe düşüş	Tırmanma güvenlik halatının bağlı olduğu noktaların ip gerildiğinde peş peşe kurtulmalarının görüldüğü düşme. Bu bazen en alt noktadan yukarı doğru sırayla olur çünkü ipin aşağı çekeceği varsayılmış, noktalar yukarı çekmeye hazırlıksız sabitleştirilmiştir.	Zipper fall	A fall in which each piece of protection fails in turn. In some cases when the rope comes taut during a fall, the protection can fail from the bottom up, especially if the first piece was not placed to account for outward and/or upward force.
	Z-sistemi	Bir yarığa düşmüş tırmanıcıyı kolayca yukarı çekmek için gereken, kuvvet katlayıcı ve Kamyoncu düğümü benzeri prensiple çalışan halat ve makara düzeneği.	Z-pulley	Also Z-system. A particular configuration of rope, anchors, and pulleys typically used to extricate a climber after falling into a .

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