Climbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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climbing

[ ˈklaɪmɪŋ ]

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sport

The activity or sport of ascending mountains or cliffs.

Synonyms

bouldering, mountaineering, rock climbing

Examples of usage

He enjoys climbing in the Alps every summer.
She has been practicing climbing for years and is now a skilled climber.

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plants

The act of growing upwards with the help of supports.

Synonyms

creeping, trailing, vining

Examples of usage

The climbing plant wrapped itself around the fence.
The ivy's climbing up the wall looks beautiful.

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action

To go upward with gradual or continuous progress.

Synonyms

ascend, mount, scale

Examples of usage

They were climbing the stairs to the top floor.
The hikers climbed to the summit of the mountain.

Translations

Translations of the word "climbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escalada

🇮🇳 चढ़ाई

🇩🇪 Klettern

🇮🇩 pendakian

🇺🇦 скелелазіння

🇵🇱 wspinaczka

🇯🇵 登山 (とざん)

🇫🇷 escalade

🇪🇸 escalada

🇹🇷 tırmanma

🇰🇷 등산

🇸🇦 تسلق

🇨🇿 horolezectví

🇸🇰 lezenie

🇨🇳 攀岩 (pānyán)

🇸🇮 plezanje

🇮🇸 klifur

🇰🇿 өрмелеу

🇬🇪 ცოცვა

🇦🇿 dırmaşma

🇲🇽 escalada

Word origin

The word 'climbing' originated from the Old English word 'climban', meaning 'to rise, ascend'. In the context of sport, climbing has been a popular activity for centuries, with mountaineering expeditions dating back to the 18th century. The concept of climbing plants has also been observed in nature for a long time, with various species using support structures to grow vertically.

See also: climb, climbable, climber, climbworthy.