{"product_id":"the-climbing-dictionary-mountaineering-slang-terms-neologisms-lingo-an-illustrated-reference-9781594855023","title":"The Climbing Dictionary: Mountaineering Slang, Terms, Neologisms \u0026 Lingo: An Illustrated Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * 130 black-and-white illustrations \u003cbr\u003e * A reference to more than 660 terms from climbers and mountaineers\u003cbr\u003e * Perfect stocking stuffer  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this hilarious yet authoritative illustrated lexicon of climbing terms and slang, former Climbing Editor-in-Chief \u003cb\u003eMatt Samet\u003c\/b\u003e has compiled a reference of more than 650 terms used by climbers and mountaineers around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Climbing Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sure to become the reference -- or even the sicktionary -- for novice climbers and expert mountaineers alike. \u003cp\u003eAre 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 \u003cem\u003ethe Climbing Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e. While you're at it, be sure and\"like\" \u003cem\u003ethe Climbing Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e on Facebook, and follow Matt on Twitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4509749\"\u003eMatt Samet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mountaineers Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594855023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594855021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO029000\"\u003eMountaineering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44695935484141,"sku":"9781594855023","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_4e7bb152-2bc8-48c9-9155-4af6bff91c57.jpg?v=1703791824","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-climbing-dictionary-mountaineering-slang-terms-neologisms-lingo-an-illustrated-reference-9781594855023","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}