hangboard

English
A hangboard (unattached)

Etymology

hang +‎ board

Noun

hangboard (plural hangboards)

  1. A training device for building finger strength, popular with rock climbers, consisting of holds, usually of different shapes and sizes, attached on a wall.
    • 1990, Layne Gerrard, Rock Gear, page 317:
      You can either buy a commercial hangboard, or make your own. Some commercial hangboards are made of a polyester resin mix, and are textured to give you a good grip.
    • 2005, Matt Burbach, Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor Experience‎, page 159:
      The most basic hangboard has various-sized edges and slopers, while more intricate hangboards have multiple pockets and pinches.
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