| 单词 | climbing wall |
| 释义 | > as lemmasclimbing wall climbing wall n. (originally) an exercise apparatus in the form of a vertical structure with hand and foot holds for climbing; (now) spec. a wall in a sports centre, gymnasium, etc., designed to develop climbing skills, and fitted with attachment points for ropes and projections to simulate holds on a rock face. ΚΠ 1867 E. G. Ravenstein & J. Hulley Gymnasium & its Fittings 23 The climbing wall may be made on a more or less extensive scale, according to the means at command. 1929 F. L. Oktavec Professional Educ. Teachers in Prussia iv. 39 Practical activities included the use of..fencing apparatus, swimming apparatus, climbing mast, climbing wall, climbing rope and the double ladder. 1943 Jrnl. Health & Physical Educ. Jan. 29/1 Equipment..built for the new Safety Skills course... One 8' climbing wall three inches thick, built from scrap lumber. 1978 W. R. Neate Mountaineering & its Lit. 43/1 The great demand in outdoor pursuits after 1945 led to the development of artificial climbing walls. 2010 Trail Spring 41/3 Anyone can improve climbing strength with regular trips to the climbing wall. < as lemmas |
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