cutting steps
(noun)
cutting steps (noun) — The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.
The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.
Example
The mountaineer was cutting steps into the steep slope for the group to follow.
Synonyms
kicking steps
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cutting steps?
The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.
How do you use "cutting steps" in a sentence?
The mountaineer was cutting steps into the steep slope for the group to follow.
What is another word for cutting steps?
Common synonyms for cutting steps include kicking steps.
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