Five-thousander
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Any mountain on Earth that extends more than 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) but less than 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) above sea level.
"The clothes you take to the five-thousander must take care of your comfort both "down below" – in the valleys, where beautiful sunny weather may prevail – and at the summit, in cold, snowy, and windy conditions. […] Experts in climbing five-thousanders recommend carrying at least 2 liters of fluids, even in cool weather."
Example
More examples"The clothes you take to the five-thousander must take care of your comfort both "down below" – in the valleys, where beautiful sunny weather may prevail – and at the summit, in cold, snowy, and windy conditions. […] Experts in climbing five-thousanders recommend carrying at least 2 liters of fluids, even in cool weather."
Etymology
From five thousand + -er.
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