Bouldering

B1 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊldərɪŋ/

Definitions of bouldering

noun a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses, typically on boulders or small rock formations

Example Sentences

A1 Bouldering is a fun activity that involves climbing rocks without ropes.

A2 I tried bouldering for the first time last weekend and I really enjoyed it.

B1 Bouldering requires a lot of upper body strength and balance.

B2 Many professional climbers started out bouldering before moving on to more advanced routes.

C1 Bouldering competitions attract climbers from all over the world to showcase their skills.

C2 The bouldering gym I go to has a variety of challenging routes for climbers of all levels.

Examples of bouldering in a Sentence

formal Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses.

informal Let's head to the climbing gym and do some bouldering today.

slang I'm totally hooked on bouldering; it's such a rush!

figurative Navigating through the challenges of life can feel like bouldering, requiring strength and determination.

Grammatical Forms of bouldering

past tense

bouldered

plural

boulderers

comparative

more bouldering

superlative

most bouldering

present tense

boulders

future tense

will boulder

perfect tense

have bouldered

continuous tense

is bouldering

singular

boulderer

positive degree

bouldering

infinitive

to boulder

gerund

bouldering

participle

bouldering

Origin and Evolution of bouldering

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bouldering' is derived from the term 'boulder', which refers to a large rock or stone. Bouldering originally started as a form of rock climbing that focused on short, challenging routes without the use of ropes or harnesses.
Evolution of the word: Over time, bouldering has evolved into a popular sport and recreational activity, with dedicated indoor climbing gyms and outdoor bouldering areas around the world. The term 'bouldering' is now widely used to describe this specific style of climbing.