Sport involving climbing natural or artificial rock formations
Uncontrolled swinging away from rock face
Safety technique controlling rope for climbing partner
Grip using fingertips on small edge holds
Most difficult section of a climbing route
Dynamic movement launching to distant hold
Extending leg for balance without weight-bearing
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Grip squeezing hold between thumb and fingers
Example: "The pinch grip required thumb strength"
Section of climb between belay stations
Example: "The second pitch was the crux"
Challenging route worked on over multiple attempts
Example: "His project route is 5.13a"
Muscle fatigue in forearms from sustained gripping
Example: "The pump forced him to rest"
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