CANYONING

Etymology

Noun

canyoning (uncountable)

A hybrid sport in which participants travel along a canyon using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, or swimming.

Usage notes

Although canyon may occasionally be used as a verb in this context, it is much more common to speak of โ€œgoing canyoning.โ€

Synonyms

• canyoneering (US)

• kloofing (South Africa)

Source: Wiktionary



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