English Explanatory Dictionary

via ferrata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protected climbing route, usually with iron cables and hooks.

Pronunciation

/ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-via ferrata.wav

Word forms

via ferrata via ferratas vie ferrate

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Italian via ferrata (literally “iron road”).

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