A rope ladder or makeshift ladder made with loops of rope; used in climbing and mountaineering.
From French 'étrier' meaning 'stirrup.' In climbing, it refers to a foot loop attached to a rope or sling, resembling a stirrup.
Mountain climbers use étriers to ascend vertical rock faces by standing in rope loops—it's like a ladder made of stirrups, which is perfect because both require you to put your feet in loops!
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