Related:

• knot: configuration often discovered in the middle of a rappel rope during a rappel.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• deadman: climber (male) who forgets to knot either end of a rappel rope.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• hock: large fish that can bite your leg off. chiefly of concern to sea cliff climbers.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• fall: good time of year for climbing. -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982
• diaper seat: article of climbing used by novices who are still learning self-control.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• watershed: small, rustic shed used to store water.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• bong: sound made by a climber at the conclusion of a fall.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• handhold: what two climbers do during long bivouacs on narrow ledges.
  -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982...
• bashie: climber who pendulums out of control. -- "An Alphabet for Mountaineers", Climbing 1982