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Route Setting

/ˈruːt ˈsɛtɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    The process of designing and establishing a climbing route, including the placement of holds and safety equipment.

    "The route setting for the competition was challenging and required a lot of creativity."
  2. 2

    A specific climbing route that has been established for climbers to follow.

    "She completed the hardest route setting in the gym last week."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'route' originates from the Old French word 'rute', which itself comes from the Latin 'rupta', meaning 'broken' or 'a way'. 'Setting' comes from the Old English 'settan', meaning 'to place or put'. The combination reflects the act of establishing a path or course, particularly in climbing or sports contexts.

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