hangboard
hangboard noun: a training device for building finger strength, popular with rock climbers, consisting of holds, usually of different shapes and sizes, attached on a wall.
Noun
hangboard (plural hangboards)
- A training device for building finger strength, popular with rock climbers, consisting of holds, usually of different shapes and sizes, attached on a wall.
- You can either buy a commercial hangboard, or make your own. Some commercial hangboards are made of a polyester resin mix, and are textured to give you a good grip.1990, Layne Gerrard, Rock Gear, page 317
- The most basic hangboard has various-sized edges and slopers, while more intricate hangboards have multiple pockets and pinches.2005, Matt Burbach, Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor Experience, page 159
- Synonyms:
- fingerboard
Synonyms of hangboard
Forms of hangboard
| plural | hangboards |
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Origin of hangboard
From hang + board.
Questions about hangboard
- What does hangboard mean?
- Hangboard means a training device for building finger strength, popular with rock climbers, consisting of holds, usually of different shapes and sizes, attached on a wall.
- What part of speech is hangboard?
- Hangboard is a noun.
- What is the plural of hangboard?
- The plural of hangboard is hangboards.
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