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free-climb

verb \ ˈfrē-ˌklīm \

Definition of free-climb

free-climbed; free-climbing; free-climbs
transitive + intransitive
: to climb something (such as a rock face) without using aids for support
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free climber

noun

First Known Use of free-climb

1969

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