Pad and copper ring used in climb (7)
I believe the answer is:
cushion
'pad' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cushion that I've seen before include "Pad on sofa" , "Pad; part of billiards table" , "Edge of billiard table" , "Buffer" , "Soften (the effect of an impact)" .)