a tool used to support the upper body while climbing

to feel lost or nearly hopeless

the purpose for which something is designed

metal spikes with a hole in the end for ropes

secure a person by attaching one end of the rope

metal rings used to attach rope

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Vocabulary Review

Term	Definition
ice ax	a tool used to support the upper body while climbing
fatigue	extremely tired or overwhelmed
desperate	to feel lost or nearly hopeless
function	the purpose for which something is designed
overcome	to conquer or defeat
pitons	metal spikes with a hole in the end for ropes
improvising	to use whatever tools at hand
foothold	a secure place for feet
belay	secure a person by attaching one end of the rope
carabineers	metal rings used to attach rope