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Spike To Support A Climber

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noun

• a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold

29%5Climber putting back a spike
noun

• a woody climbing usually tropical plant

25%8Support for a climber
noun

• a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

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