JOURNAL ARTICLE

Moving Lexicographical Mountains for the Community: A Comparison of Print and Online Resources of Mountaineering English.

  • Published In: International Journal of Lexicography, 2024, v. 37, n. 1. P. 29 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Leuckert, Sven 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the lexicographical representation of Mountaineering English (MountE), a specialised register used by mountaineers, by comparing one major print dictionary—Matt Samet's *The Climbing Dictionary: Mountaineering Slang, Terms, Neologisms & Lingo* (2011)—with four online MountE resources. The study analyzes differences in their macro-structure (overall organization) and micro-structure (entry-level features), finding that the print dictionary is the most comprehensive and complex, while online resources generally lack advanced digital functionalities and vary widely in content and presentation. None of the resources fully meet formal terminographical standards, often reflecting amateur lexicographical efforts within the mountaineering community rather than standardized terminology. The article highlights the need for further development of accessible, standardized, and technologically enhanced MountE lexicographical resources to better serve diverse user needs in this specialised field.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Lexicography. 2024/03, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p29
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0950-3846
  • DOI:10.1093/ijl/ecad032
  • Accession Number:175725314
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