Climb: meaning, definitions and examples

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climb

 

[ klaɪm ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

mountain

To move upward, especially by using the hands and feet.

Synonyms

ascend, clamber, scale

Examples of usage

  • She climbed to the top of the mountain.
  • He climbed the tree to rescue the cat.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

An act of climbing, especially a difficult or challenging one.

Synonyms

ascent, clambering, scramble

Examples of usage

  • Rock climbing requires strength and skill.
  • The climb up the steep hill was exhausting.

Translations

Translations of the word "climb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escalar

🇮🇳 चढ़ाई करना

🇩🇪 klettern

🇮🇩 memanjat

🇺🇦 лазити

🇵🇱 wspinać się

🇯🇵 登る (のぼる)

🇫🇷 grimper

🇪🇸 escalar

🇹🇷 tırmanmak

🇰🇷 등반하다

🇸🇦 تسلق

🇨🇿 lézt

🇸🇰 liezť

🇨🇳 攀登 (pāndēng)

🇸🇮 plezati

🇮🇸 klifra

🇰🇿 өрмелеу

🇬🇪 მოცოცება

🇦🇿 dırmaşmaq

🇲🇽 escalar

Etymology

The word 'climb' originated from the Old English word 'climbān', which is of West Germanic origin. It has been used in the English language since the early 13th century. Climbing has been a natural and necessary activity for humans throughout history, allowing them to reach higher ground, find food, or seek shelter. Today, climbing is not only a practical skill but also a popular recreational activity enjoyed by many around the world.

See also: climbable, climber, climbing, climbworthy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,993 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.