noun
- the act or technique of climbing a rope using mechanical ascenders called jumars
Usage: climbing/mountaineering term; also called jumarring
verb
- to climb a rope using jumars (mechanical ascenders)
Usage: climbing/mountaineering term; present participle of jumar
Examples
- The climber practiced jumaring on the fixed rope before attempting the vertical pitch.
- Jumaring is an essential skill for rescue operations on steep rock faces.
- She was jumaring up the rope quickly, using her legs to push herself upward.
- The team spent the morning jumaring to reach the high camp.
- Proper technique when jumaring prevents arm fatigue and increases efficiency.