Mountaineering Word Search — Quick

Play a free online Mountaineering word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 9×9 grid below.

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Mountaineering word list, defined

AWE /ɔː/ · noun (also verb)
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder, often inspired by something vast, powerful, or sublime. As a verb, it means to inspire such a feeling in someone. Related: wonder, amazement, astonishment, reverence.
LEE /liː/ · noun
The side of a hill or mountain away from the wind; the leeward side. A sheltered position, especially one that is protected from the wind. Related: leeward, sheltered, protected, calm.
ARETE /ˈærəteɪ/ · noun
In ancient Greek thought, arete is excellence or virtue — the fulfilment of a thing's or person's highest potential and function. In modern English it is used chiefly in philosophy, classics, and self-development contexts to mean outstanding merit or moral goodness. Related: excellence, virtue, merit, goodness.
BELAY /bɪˈleɪ/ · verb (also noun)
To secure a climbing rope by winding it around a friction device or the body, so that a fall can be arrested; more broadly, to make fast or stop. As an informal command, it means to halt or desist from an action. Related: secure, fasten, anchor, halt.
BIVVY /ˈbɪvi/ · noun
A bivvy is a lightweight, portable shelter, typically a waterproof bag or a small tent, used for camping or backpacking. Related: tent, shelter, hut, abode.
CAIRN /kɛərn/ · noun
A cairn is a mound of stones built as a memorial, marker, or landmark, typically on a hilltop or moorland. In modern usage it also refers to a small breed of terrier dog originating from the Scottish Highlands. Related: mound, marker, landmark, monument.
CRACK /kræk/ · noun, verb
A thin line or fracture in a hard material without complete separation of its parts; also a sudden sharp sound. As a verb, to break or cause to break without dividing into separate pieces, or to make such a sharp sound. Related: fracture, split, fissure, chink.

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