climbing gear

collocation in English

meaningsofclimbingandgear

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climbing
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/us
/ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/
A climbing plant grows up a ...
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gear
noun
uk
/ɡɪər/us
/ɡɪr/
a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth (= points) around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of ...
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(Definition ofclimbingandgearfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofclimbing gear

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It was a precarious journey, as they were travelling in bad weather with no supplies or equipment exceptclimbinggearand their wet sleeping bags.
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On the cover, an older man can be seen, dressed inclimbinggearand giving a double thumbs-up sign.
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The caprocks are relatively steep and rise 1520 feet above the trail, although they can be scaled without technicalclimbinggear.
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He becomes increasingly creative with his attempts to climb the stairs, for example by using mountainclimbinggear.
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He hasclimbinggearwith him and a rope for to use as an anchor.
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The mountain is also home to numerous caves, most of which are inaccessible without professionalclimbinggear.
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The surrounding wall features a 360 degree bouldering course and a climbing facility used for instruction and storage ofclimbinggear.
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It is possible, with great care, but without any specialclimbinggear, to climb down over some of the bridging boulders to the base of the chasm.
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The only other gear she had wasclimbinggear, a lightweight sleeping bag, a portable espresso maker, water and food.
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Equipped withclimbinggear, he made an unsuccessful second attempt a few months later.
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All other portions of the headwall are too steep to climb safely withoutclimbinggearand technical expertise.
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Other types ofclimbinggearare never used.
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