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A technique to manage the rope and protect the climber from falling by applying friction to the rope.

A small edge or lip that is gripped with the fingertips, often with the thumb placed over the index finger for added leverage.

A dynamic move to reach a hold that would otherwise be too far away by jumping or swinging.

The part of the climbing shoe that provides precision when stepping onto small footholds.

To complete a climbing route or problem on the first try without prior knowledge or watching someone else do it.

A climbing move where a handhold is pressed outward rather than downward, with palm facing away from the body.

Using the heel to hook a hold or feature in the rock to leverage body position and take weight off the arms.

A large and easily gripped hold that climbers can grasp fully with their hand.

A technique where a climber jams a knee into a narrow space and creates tension between the foot and knee to support weight without using hands.

Climbing where the climber ascends with the rope below them and clips into protection points as they ascend, rather than having a top anchor.

A move that involves pulling up and then pushing down with the arms to lift the body on top of a ledge, like climbing out of a pool.

Completing a climb on the first attempt without having seen or received any information about the route beforehand.

A section of a climb between two belays, often used to describe the length of climbing before setting up a new anchor.

A piece of climbing equipment consisting of two carabiners connected by a strong, short fabric loop, used to connect the climbing rope to protection points.

To complete a climb without falling after having practiced the route or problem.

To climb a route successfully without rest or falls.

Using the friction between the shoe's rubber and the rock face to gain upward motion when there are no defined footholds.

Climbing with the safety rope anchored at the top of the climb, minimizing fall distance.

Holding onto a hold from below with palms facing upward, which often requires engaging the core and maintaining body tension.