2
ledge(noun, support, position, base, grip)
1
ground(noun, balance, stability)
1
leverage(noun, grip)
1
abutment(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
agency(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
apex(support, climb, ascent, mounting)
1
arete(support, climb, ascent, mounting)
1
back(noun, hold, block, base, foundation)
1
backing(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
balance(noun, stability)
1
bear hug
1
bed(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
bedding(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
bite
1
block(noun, hold, back, base, foundation)
1
bottom(noun, balance, stability)
1
brace(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
buttress(noun, hold, block, back, base)
1
clamp
1
clasp
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