climbing

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.

Example Sentences
  • The next day, the team had to wear special ice climbing footwear while repairing other research devices on the glacier.
2 Definition

Climb; ascent.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ascend; rise; to go up.

Example Sentences
  • Prices climbed steeply.
2 Definition

To mount; to move upwards on.

Example Sentences
  • Climbing a tree
3 Definition

To scale; to get to the top of something.

4 Definition

To move (especially up and down something) by gripping with the hands and using the feet.

5 Definition

To practise the sport of climbing

6 Definition

To jump high

7 Definition

To move to a higher position on the social ladder.

8 Definition

Of plants, to grow upwards by clinging to something.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a plant) That climbs; that grows upwards by gripping onto a surface.