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Climbing, without ropes, on large boulders or boulder-sized objects.
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Bouldering — is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs so that a fall will not result in serious injury. It is typically practiced on large boulders or artificial man made boulders. However, it may also be … Wikipedia
Bouldering mat — Boulderer with crash pad A bouldering mat or crash pad is a foam pad used for protection when bouldering. There are various sizes and makes, but the most common type is a folded mattress, 8 to 10 centimetres thick (3 to 4 inches), that when… … Wikipedia
bouldering — noun Date: 1920 the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs • boulder intransitive verb • boulderer noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
bouldering — /bohl deuhr ing/, n. pavement made with small boulders. Also, bowldering. [1875 80; boulder to pave with BOULDER(S) + ING1] * * * … Universalium
bouldering — noun Climbing climbing on large boulders, either for practice or as a sport in its own right … English new terms dictionary
bouldering — boul·der·ing … English syllables
bouldering — /ˈboʊldərɪŋ/ (say bohlduhring) noun the sport of climbing large rocks (as opposed to a rock face) …
bouldering — … Useful english dictionary
bouldering stone — noun : pebbles of smooth flint used in abrading or crushing the faces of emery wheels and glazers … Useful english dictionary
Grade (bouldering) — In the sport of bouldering, problems are assigned technical grades according to several established systems, which are often distinct from those used in roped climbing. Bouldering grade systems in wide use include the Hueco V grades (known as the … Wikipedia
