Climb: meaning, definitions and examples
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climb
[ klaɪm ]
mountain
To move upward, especially by using the hands and feet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She climbed to the top of the mountain.
- He climbed the tree to rescue the cat.
sports
An act of climbing, especially a difficult or challenging one.
Synonyms
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.
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