rock climbing
noun
: mountain climbing on rocky cliffs
rock climb
intransitive verb
rock climber
noun
Examples of rock climbing in a Sentence
a book about rock climbing
We are going rock climbing.
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For children, there are a variety of playrooms in the behavioral health wing, including a sensory gym equipped with adjustable lights, a ball pit and a rock climbing wall.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Free solo highlining, or whitewater kayaking, or rock climbing, or base jumping—whatever the extreme sport, most are modern inventions.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts & crafts and outdoor cooking.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The event was held at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton and featured a 1-mile walk followed by a carnival with axe throwing, rock climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Free solo highlining, or whitewater kayaking, or rock climbing, or base jumping—whatever the extreme sport, most are modern inventions.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts & crafts and outdoor cooking.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The event was held at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton and featured a 1-mile walk followed by a carnival with axe throwing, rock climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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