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Clipping

Definition of a Climbing Word

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Clipping

A climber clips the climbing rope into the bottom carabiner on a quickdraw.

Photograph © Stewart M. Green

Clipping

Clipping is the process of attaching or "clipping" a carabiner to gear at belays or to clip a climbing rope into safety gear like cams, nuts, and quickdraws on a route.

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