bouldering

noun

boul·​der·​ing ˈbōl-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce bouldering (audio)
: the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs
boulder intransitive verb
boulderer noun

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The area is also known for bouldering and the presence of wild ponies, which were first introduced to prevent reforestation. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 That separation means twice as many medal opportunities for the 68 competing climbers, 40 of whom are facing off in bouldering and lead climbing, and 28 in speed. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024 Climbing wasn’t an Olympic sport until the 2021 Games, and even then the competition involved three disciplines — lead climbing, bouldering and speed climbing — with scoring being an accumulation of all three. Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 While wild ponies are the main attraction, Grayson Highlands is also known for bouldering, fishing, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bouldering 

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bouldering was in 1920

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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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