English dictionary
climber
/'kl/aI/m/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
Source: WordNet 3.0
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someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
Synonyms social climberSource: WordNet 3.0
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someone who ascends on foot
Synonyms mounterSource: WordNet 3.0
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someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains
ExamplesThe lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One who, or that which, climbs
Source: webster1913
verb
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To climb; to mount with effort; to clamber.
Source: webster1913