self-arrest en · NOUN
Etymology
From self- + arrest.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various mountaineering maneuvers in which a climber who has fallen and is sliding down a slope halts the slide without recourse to a rope or other belay system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-arrests | Number=Plur | lexicographic |