"portaledge" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: portaledges [plural]
Etymology: Blend of portable + ledge. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|portable|ledge}} Blend of portable + ledge Head templates: {{en-noun}} portaledge (plural portaledges)
  1. (climbing) A portable tent system used by rock climbers to sleep in during a climb lasting multiple days. Categories (topical): Climbing

Inflected forms

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