sloper

/ˈsloʊpər/
noun
  1. A person who moves or slides down a slope, especially in skiing or snowboarding.
    • The sloper adjusted his stance to navigate the icy section of the mountain.
    • As a beginner sloper, she took a lesson to learn how to control her speed.
    • The experienced sloper carved a perfect path down the black diamond run.
  2. A type of climbing hold that is smooth and sloping, requiring grip strength rather than edges.
    • He chalked his hands before attempting the sloper on the overhang.
    • The climber struggled to hold onto the sloper because it had no sharp edges.
    • This route is famous for its difficult sloper near the top of the wall.
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