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mountaineering

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Noun — The sport or activity of climbing mountains.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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mountain climbing

How to use mountaineering

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mountaineering expedition mountaineering gear

Etymology

From mountaineer + -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mountaineering” mean?

The word “mountaineering” means the sport or activity of climbing mountains. In plain terms, the sport of climbing mountains.

How do you use “mountaineering” in a sentence?

Here is “mountaineering” used in a sentence: “Mountaineering requires both physical endurance and technical skill.”

What part of speech is “mountaineering”?

“Mountaineering” is a noun.

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