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Overview* 130 black-and-white illustrations * A reference to more than 660 terms from climbers and mountaineers * Perfect stocking stuffer! In this hilarious yet authoritative illustrated lexicon of climbing terms and slang, former Climbing Editor-in-Chief Matt Samet has compiled a reference of more than 650 terms used by climbers and mountaineers around the world. The Climbing Dictionary runs the gamut from technical terms (belay, harness, rappel, Stopper) to slang (dab, choking the cobra, gaston, old dad, pimpy), to regional (such as the South's baby-butt slopers), antiquated ( press-up ), and foreign terms that have achieved universal usage (au cheval, colonnette) and much more. Each word's definition includes its part of speech, origin (if known), its meaning, and a humorous but factually sound example sentence to demonstrate usage. Throughout the dictionary, Mike Tea's illustrations -- both technical and humorous -- help explain harder-to-define terms such as piton, sling, cam, hand jam, or drop-knee. Sure to become the reference -- or even the sicktionary -- for novice climbers and expert mountaineers alike. Are you obsessed with climbing-ese ? Know a term, back-story, or phrase that didn't make the book? Connect with Matt on climbingterms.com and check out newly submitted terms, submit your very own, and stay up to date on all things the Climbing Dictionary. While you're at it, be sure and like the Climbing Dictionary on Facebook, and follow Matt on Twitter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matt Samet , Mike Tea , Dave PeggPublisher: Mountaineers Books Imprint: Mountaineers Books Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 17.50cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781594855023ISBN 10: 1594855021 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 15 July 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMIKE TEA is Black Diamond Equipment's in-house illustrator, Climbing magazines Senior Contributing Illustrator. He lives in Salt Lake City, UT. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |