noun

mountaineering

noun

The sport or activity of climbing mountains.

"Mountaineering requires both physical endurance and technical skill."

"He took up mountaineering after retiring from the army."

How to Use Mountaineering

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In plain EnglishThe sport of climbing mountains.

Common pairings

mountaineering expedition mountaineering gear

mountaineerings plural

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_____ requires both physical endurance and technical skill.

From mountaineer + -ing.

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