hangboard
nounEtymology From hang + board.
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A training device for building finger strength, popular with rock climbers, consisting of holds, usually of different shapes and sizes, attached on a wall.
- You can either buy a commercial hangboard, or make your own. Some commercial hangboards are made of a polyester resin mix, and are textured to give you a good grip.1990, Layne Gerrard, Rock Gear, page 317:
- The most basic hangboard has various-sized edges and slopers, while more intricate hangboards have multiple pockets and pinches.2005, Matt Burbach, Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor Experience, page 159: