climbing wall

noun

Updated on: 30 Mar 2018

Definition of climbing wall

: a wall specially designed for climbing and often built to simulate a rocky surface

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Recent Examples of climbing wall from the Web

Its facilities include a gym, a rock-climbing wall, jogging trails, a soccer field, a library, a music studio, a dental clinic, and a Family House where prisoners can stay overnight with their partners and children.

— sarah lazarus, CNN, "Humane prison to bring Greenland's most dangerous criminals home," 16 Mar. 2018
The stone mansion has five indoor and outdoor kitchens, two elevators, a virtual-reality golf simulator, basketball and volleyball courts, a rock-climbing wall, fitness center with steam room, guest house and eight garages.

— catherine reagor, azcentral, "Scottsdale mansion sells for $17.5M, Arizona's priciest home sale ever," 13 Mar. 2018
There will also be a ropes course and climbing wall, family-sized bowling lanes and an arcade.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Massive indoor water park Great Wolf Lodge opening in Georgia in May," 25 Jan. 2018
Huntington Bank is building a new branch at Northgate Mall, and the Skatin' Place will unveil a 16,170-square-foot expansion including laser tag, an elevated ropes course, climbing walls, and arcade games.

— jennie key, Cincinnati.com, "Colerain Township has a full plate in 2018," 10 Jan. 2018
This year's theme is Feats of Strength, and will feature a gladiator joust, punching arcade, thumb wrestling, tattoo contest, climbing wall and a selfie booth.

— Post-Tribune, "Community news," 8 Feb. 2018
Quarry Park Adventures will include zip lines, a giant swing, climbing walls and outdoor decks with views of a waterfall.

— ellen garrison, sacbee, "Take your outdoor adventure to new heights with this upcoming West Sac ropes course," 27 Jan. 2018
To attract more people to the community pool in Hinsdale, the commission also wants to add a climbing wall, at an estimated cost of $17,000.

— kimberly fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Hinsdale officials consider replacing underground fuel tanks and a $40,000 village welcome sign," 11 Jan. 2018
The girls race between teeter-totters, climbing walls and, literally, a dizzying array of spinning apparatuses.

— mark naymik, cleveland.com, "Carly Jones' Lakewood boutique and extra jobs shield daughters from poverty: A Greater Cleveland," 22 Dec. 2017

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