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Hangdogging

Definition of Climbing Slang Word

By Stewart Green, About.com

Hangdogging

The process of hanging from the rope while working on the hard moves of a difficult route.

Usage: “I spent all afternoon hangdogging on the crux moves of Slice of Life.”

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