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Definition of a Climbing Slang Word

By Stewart Green, About.com

Jugs

Large handholds that are big enough to wrap you hands around. Or Juggy, which is a section of a route with large handholds, which makes the climbing easy.

Usage: “I was pulling down on those humungous jugs on Sea of Holes. They made the climbing super easy!”

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