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Red point - Definition

Related Words: Thule, Abode, Accent, Ace, Acidity, Acme, Address, Advantage, Aim, Airhead, Ambition, Analyze, Ancestor

In climbing, red pointing refers to repeatedly trying the same moves on a route until the climber is able to do them. The climber will learn the move as he attempts it. This is a relatively recent development in climbing the term was probably first used around the time of the introduction of sport climbing. Through its use sport ascents have been made at grades up to 9b+.

Example Usage of point

JetWolf: @mimisgrotto But I'll make us some special at some point. :)
Paul_J_Campbell: @kiala i should point out... that as a guy... i have no idea what any kind of stock is outside of my 401k... I don't understand that either
obsidiansabre: gotta pack at some point for tomorrow
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