Clambered: meaning, definitions and examples

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clambered

 

[ หˆklรฆmษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

Clambered is the past tense of the verb 'clamber,' which means to climb or move in an awkward and laborious way, often using both hands and feet. It typically implies a sense of struggle or difficulty while ascending or navigating a surface. The term may also convey a sense of urgency or hastiness in the action. Clambering can be observed in various situations, such as climbing a steep hill or navigating through obstacles in a rugged environment.

Synonyms

climb, crawl, scale, scramble

Examples of usage

  • He clambered up the rocky slope.
  • The children clambered over the fallen tree.
  • She clambered into the boat with great effort.
  • They clambered through the underbrush.
  • He clambered down the ladder quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "clambered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escalou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคขเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kletterte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memanjat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspiฤ…ล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ˜็™ปใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grimpa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escalรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrmandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์–ด์˜ฌ๋ž๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vystoupil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydrรกpal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฌไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priplezati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klifra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ–แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤฑrmaลŸdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escalรณ

Etymology

The word 'clamber' has its origins in the early 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'clamberen,' which meant to climb or to scramble. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Old English 'clambor,' referring to climbing or clambering. The prefix 'clam-' suggests a notion of clinging or grasping, which reflects the action of using both hands and feet in a somewhat awkward manner. Over the centuries, the term has retained its basic meaning but has also evolved to encompass various contexts of laborious movement. The use of the word has been prevalent in literature and language, often painting vivid imagery of characters in challenging physical situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,197, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.