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Rock Glossary
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Abseil (rap, rappel): To descend a rope in a controlled manner. |
| Abseil station (rap station, rappel station): A convenient point from which to abseil. (Usually with fixed anchors.) |
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Aid: A type of climbing in which the climber uses gear for physical assistance. |
| Anchor: A piece of protection forming part of a belay or abseil station. |
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Arete: Near-vertical, sharp-edged ridge. |
| Arm-bar: A technique by which you wedge your arm in a crack with your hand on one side and your elbow or shoulder on the other. |
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