ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Climbing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Climbing is a noun meaning (countable) Climb; ascent.

Meaning

(countable) Climb; ascent.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of climb
  2. (botany, of a plant) That climbs; that grows upwards by gripping onto a surface.
  3. (uncountable) 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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for climbing

Depending on context, synonyms include mounting, climb, scandent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ascending, mounting, scandent, mountaineering, escalade, hiking.

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