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^[1], page 159:

     The most basic hangboard has various-sized edges and slopers, while more intricate hangboards have multiple pockets and pinches.