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ALPINIST
alpinist
(noun) a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
Al"pin*ist, n.
Definition: A climber of the Alps.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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