canyoning

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English

Etymology

From canyon +‎ -ing.

Noun

canyoning (uncountable)

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

Verb

canyoning

  1. present participle of canyon

Usage notes

  • Although canyon may occasionally be used as a verb in this context, it is much more common to speak of “going canyoning.”

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Spanish

Noun

canyoning m (uncountable)

  1. canyoning
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