"buildering" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of building + bouldering. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|building|bouldering}} Blend of building + bouldering Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} buildering (uncountable)
  1. The practice of climbing buildings as a recreational activity. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: rooftopping Derived forms: builderer, builder (english: to climb buildings)
    Sense id: en-buildering-en-noun-3xauLR5v Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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