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jumar.

A device, used to clip on a rope, that tightens when weight is applied, thus allowing the rope to be climbed.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A device, used to clip on a rope, that tightens when weight is applied, thus allowing the rope to be climbed.

Where this word comes from

From the name of the Swiss firm Jümar Pangit which manufactured it, in turn from the surnames of Adolf Jüsy and Walter Marti.

verb
  1. To climb using this device.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From the name of the Swiss firm Jümar Pangit which manufactured it, in turn from the surnames of Adolf Jüsy and Walter Marti.

noun
  1. Alternative form of jumart.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.