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guide plate

guide plate

7.3
A metal plate with a long slot that helps control a climbing rope by holding a carabiner
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : placa guía
  • The climber threaded the rope through the guide plate before beginning the ascent.

Examples

  • Many instructors recommend using a guide plate for added safety during belaying.

  • Always make sure the carabiner is securely attached to the guide plate before allowing anyone to climb.

  • The guide plate helps climbers secure their ropes.

  • Many climbers prefer using a guide plate for safety.

  • Always make sure the carabiner is securely attached to the guide plate before allowing anyone to climb.

  • Many instructors recommend using a guide plate for added safety during belaying.

  • The climber threaded the rope through the guide plate before beginning the ascent.

Synonyms

Sticht plate
vsguide plate
  • Jargon
9.8

A small metal plate climbers use to hold and slow a rope when lowering or belaying someone

is broader metal slotted device used to control rope via locking carabiner
auto-blocking belay device
vsguide plate
  • Specialized
9.5

A climbing tool that automatically locks and stops the rope if a climber falls

allows a carabiner to lock off rather than locking the rope itself

Surface Forms

guide plate singular
guide plates plural

Morphology

guide + plate

The meaning is directly compositional: 'guide' (something that positions or channels) combined with 'plate' (a flat panel) yields a plate that guides — a flat device used to guide a rope. While some technical details (slot, carabiner locking) are specialized, a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the general function from the constituents.

Etymology

Guide plate is a flat metal plate with a long slot that the rope runs through, and the guide part of the name shows it directs and holds the rope while a metal clip can lock the device. That's why the name means it 'controls the rope' and helps 'keep the climber safe'.