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climbing belt

climbing belt

4.3
A strong belt worn around the waist to hold you safely when going up trees or cliffs
  • noun
  • /ˈklaɪmɪŋ bɛlt/
translation icon : arnés de escalada
  • To ensure safety while scaling the rock face, he secured his gear with a climbing belt.

Examples

  • The masks and costumes of the actors were the primary scenic elements, and only the palm-wine tapper carried any props, which were the tools of his trade: a bark-climbing belt, a wine collection bottle, and a carved wooden shotgun.

    Academic text (2003)

  • During the mountaineering course, each participant was provided with a climbing belt to support their ascent.

  • When climbing trees, it's important to wear a climbing belt for added security and stability.

Synonyms

safety belt
vsclimbing belt
7 1.0

A strap that keeps a person fastened to a seat to protect them in a crash or fall

is intended to support a person when working at height and has a seat
life belt
vsclimbing belt
  • Specialized
3.8

A strap that keeps a person tied to something fixed to stop them falling

is made specifically for reaching high places and often includes a seat

How Supportive

harness
76 3.1
climbing belt
4.3
belt
642 1.0

Surface Forms

climbing belt singular
climbing belts plural

Morphology

climbing + belt

The meaning 'a belt used for climbing' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'climbing' (the act of moving upward) with 'belt' (a waist strap), following a common noun–modifier composition pattern. While specific technical features (rope, webbing, seat) are specialized, a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer it is a belt worn for climbing and safety.

Etymology

Climbing belt comes from the simple image of a belt worn around your waist to help you climb. It holds you with rope or a small seat so you do not fall. That's why it means 'a belt that keeps you safe while climbing'.