Meaning of lead through | Babel Free

Definitions

To take turns leading an expedition.

Examples

“We 'led through', each in turn⟳ climbing to the full length of the rope, and then belaying […]”

“The climbing was nowhere difficult, perhaps only Moderate by British standards, but it was sometimes exposed. We led through, taking it in turns to lead⟳ alternate pitches. Probably a guide⟳ would have⟳ moved up continuously, […]”

“You lead⟳ "through" instead — your companion leads a pitch, then you join⟳ him. But instead of swapping over at the ice axe belay, you carry⟳ on in the lead⟳, cutting or kicking steps until you are about twenty feet above.”

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