coasteering

      English

      Etymology

      Blend of coast and mountaineering

      Noun

      coasteering (uncountable)

      1. A hybrid sport involving the traversal of a coastline without mechanical aids, usually by some mixture of jumping, walking, climbing and swimming.

      Usage notes

      • While "coasteer" may occasionally be used as a verb, it is more common to speak of "going coasteering."

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      Last modified on 6 July 2011, at 23:23