jumar

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

Noun

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

Verb

To climb using this device.

Συνώνυμα

ascender

jug

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

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