climbed; climbing; climbs
1
2
a
: to go upward or raise oneself especially by grasping or clutching with the hands
climbed aboard the train
b
of a plant
: to ascend in growth (as by twining)
Ivy is climbing up the walls of the old building.
3
: to go about or down usually by grasping or holding with the hands
climb down the ladder
4
: to get into or out of clothing usually with some haste or effort
the firefighters climbed into their clothes
1
: to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over
climb a hill
2
: to draw or pull oneself up, over, or to the top of by using hands and feet
children climbing the tree
3
: to grow up or over
ivy climbing the wall
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Verb
He dreams of climbing Kilimanjaro.
It took them six days to climb the mountain.
She has climbed seriously for several years now.
The actors were climbing down from the stage.
He climbed over the fence.
The passengers of the sailboat climbed aboard.
The pilot climbed into the cockpit.
I think she climbed in through the window.
He climbed out of the car with a box in his hands.
Noun
It's a 20-minute climb to the ridge from here.
He's planning to attempt one of the most difficult climbs in South America this summer.
The book made a rapid climb to the top of the best-seller list.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump has also seen his approval ratings climb in a number of other polls, including those conducted by YouGov and The Economist, Echelon Insights and McLaughlin and Associates, though these were not as dramatic as the Quinnipiac flip.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Louisville continued its climb, now up to No. 21, followed by Texas Tech, which entered the poll after two wins last week.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Lose and discomfort and pressure will climb, the kind Staveley sought to avoid by bringing in Gordon.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump has also seen his approval ratings climb in a number of other polls, including those conducted by YouGov and The Economist, Echelon Insights and McLaughlin and Associates, though these were not as dramatic as the Quinnipiac flip.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
Every day after 4 p.m. between 500 and 600 cyclists ride one of the 12 trails designed in Amelia Earhart Park, which vary according to the climbs, ramps or steep curves (cambers) to make the route more dynamic and attractive for bikers.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Louisville continued its climb, now up to No. 21, followed by Texas Tech, which entered the poll after two wins last week.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climb. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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climb
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to rise gradually to a higher point
climb from poverty to wealth
b
: to slope upward
the road climbs steeply to the summit
2
a
: to go up or down often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
b
: to go upward in growing (as by winding around something)
a climbing vine
climber
noun
-mər
climb
2 of 2 noun1
: a place where climbing is necessary
2
: the act of climbing
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