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canopying

canopying

8.2
To move through the treetops on platforms and zip-lines
  • noun
  • /ˈkænəpiɪŋ/
translation icon : tirolesa
  • On our vacation in Costa Rica, we enjoyed canopying through the lush rainforest, gliding from tree to tree.

Examples

  • The canopying tour offered an exciting way to explore the treetops and enjoy the stunning views.

  • Many tourists try canopying when visiting tropical destinations to see wildlife from a unique perspective.

  • We're going on a zip lining canopy tour through the jungle of Chiang Mai.

How High

treeing
  • Jargon
8.8
canopying
8.2
to zipline
  • US
1 4.0
hiking
89 1.1
walking
337 1.0

Surface Forms

canopying singular
canopyings plural

Morphology

canopying = canopy (semi-transparent) = canopy + ing

The relation to the forest canopy is clear, but the activity name refers to a specialized recreational practice rather than a fully predictable action.

Etymology

The word canopying comes from canopy, the 'cover' of leaves high above in a forest. Moving on platforms, ropes, or zip-lines through that treetop cover is called canopying, so the word means moving through the forest's upper 'cover'.