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Rope Gun

Definition of Climbing Slang Word

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Rope Gun

An excellent climber who will usually lead all the routes for his friends so they can climb them with a top-rope.

Usage: Overheard at Red Rock Canyon, “Brian was our rope gun today, he led all the hard routes on The Whale, even The Plunge.”

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