Home / Dictionary / Figure 4

Figure 4 Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions
Noun
1

A technical climbing technique used in ice climbing to gain a respite and lessen slack and distance from the undersurface/ceiling which one is climbing underneath, which appears like a number "4" in shape, with one arm anchoring the climber to the surface while hanging upside-down, and one leg wrapped around that arm, forming a figurative "4" in shape.

See Also
figure of four
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
grade 4 iphone 4 chromosome 4
Compare
Figure 4 vs