noun
topo
noun
1
A topographic map, especially one showing terrain features like hills, trails, and elevation.
"We packed a topo of the trail before setting off into the backcountry."
2
Among climbers, a simplified diagram showing a climbing route up a rock face.
"The guidebook included a topo marking each pitch of the climb."
How to Use Topo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, informal word for a detailed terrain map, popular among hikers and climbers.
Common pairings
a topo map
read a topo
Word Forms
topos plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "topographic map."