rockwork

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   ornamental or structural work made from arranged rocks, especially in a garden

   A low piece of rockwork formed steps beside the garden wall.

2. 2
   noun

   the activity or technique of climbing on rock

   The guide taught basic rockwork before the group attempted the cliff.

A compound of rock + work. The construction sense refers to rocks arranged as a made feature; a later climbing sense uses work for skilled physical activity on rock.

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