ALPINIST

alpinist

(noun) a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

alpinist (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to alpinism.

(skiing) Pertaining to alpine skiing or downhill skiing.

Noun

alpinist (plural alpinists)

(sometimes, capitalized) A mountain climber, especially in the European Alps or in ranges of similar ruggedness and elevation.

(skiing, sometimes capitalized) A downhill skier who practises the sport on high mountains.

(skiing) synonym of alpine skier

Anagrams

• anti-slip, antislip, pintails, tailpins, tailspin

Source: Wiktionary

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Al"pin*ist, n.

Definition: A climber of the Alps.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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