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Squid

Word: Squid (n)

Definition: A lump of tangled rope, especially that which arrives at your Grigri at an inconvenient moment, preventing you from paying out slack to the lead climber, usually while he’s clipping. Squids also often appear whilst lowering the leader, at which point she is held in space whilst the belayer fiddles with the squid. Note: Squids can be avoided by flaking the rope properly between each climb.

[Submitted by Henry H]

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