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Question by  gravyman (18)

What is a fingerlock?

I've heard it in discussions about climbing.

 
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Answer by  gangles (15)

A fingerlock is a specialized finger jam where the climber opposes his thumb and forefinger in a narrow crack, creating a solid lock so the fingers don't come out easily.

 
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Answer by  anyname2000 (5)

When climbing, you wedge your fingers in a narrow crack to make progress vertically, where you then oppose your thumb and forefinger inside that crack.

 
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Answer by  SuchetaMalikGambhir (234)

A finger lock is secure finger jam used in climbing. The person opposes his thumb and fore finger in a narrow finger-sized crack, thus creating a lock.

 
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