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
- present participle and gerund of climb
- (botany, of a plant) That climbs; that grows upwards by gripping onto a surface.
- (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
- climbings
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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