Climber's respite (5)
I believe the answer is:
ledge
'climber's respite' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ledge that I've seen before include "Projecting ridge on a mountain" , "Narrow shelf, often attached to window" , "Ability to contain one's emotions" , "Narrow projecting shelf, on cliff or building" , "Narrow projecting shelf as from window" .)