single word requests - Helping someone climb


I know this is kinda stupid but what is the word for "helping someone climb by allowing him to stand on your hands" (to allow him/her see above some wall or climb something)?



Answer



Per Wiktionary, the word you are searching for is to give so. a leg up.



Leg up: the act of assisting another's progress over a wall or other obstacle by forming a step for one of their feet with one's hands



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