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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

canyoning

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.59 in modern English

Syllables
canyon-ing
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hybrid sport in which participants travel along a canyon using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, or swimming.

Uncountable

verb

present participle of canyon

Etymology

From canyon + -ing.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Sports.

Frequently Paired Words

coasteering mountaineering

Synonyms

canyoneering kloofing

Questions

What does canyoning mean?
A hybrid sport in which participants travel along a canyon using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, or swimming.
Where does canyoning come from?
From canyon + -ing.

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