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footing(hold, position, block, back)
11
toehold(support, position, base, grip)
10
hold(support, position, block, back)
10
purchase(position, base, balance, grip)
8
perch(position, base, grip, ledge)
7
crevice(position, base, grip, ledge)
6
niche(position, base, grip, ledge)
6
bridgehead
5
beachhead
5
grasp
5
grip(support, hold, position, base)
5
space(position, base, grip, ledge)
5
support(hold, foundation, brace, prop)
5
position
4
base(hold, position, block, back)
3
basis(balance, foundation, stability)
2
anchor
2
ledge(support, position, base, grip)
1
ground(balance, stability)
1
leverage
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