First Known Use: before 12th century
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1climb
verb \ˈklīm\
: to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands
: to go up mountains, cliffs, etc., as a sport
: to move yourself in a way that usually involves going up or down
Full Definition of CLIMB
intransitive verb
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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)
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: to go about or down usually by grasping or holding with the hands <climb down the ladder>
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: to get into or out of clothing usually with some haste or effort <the firefighters climbed into their clothes>
transitive verb
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: to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over <climb a hill>
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: to draw or pull oneself up, over, or to the top of by using hands and feet <children climbing the tree>
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: to grow up or over <ivy climbing the wall>
— climb·able \ˈklī-mə-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of CLIMB
Middle English, from Old English climban; probably akin to Old English clifian to adhere — more at cleave
2climb
noun
: the act or process of climbing a mountain, hill, etc.
: the act or process of moving upward
: the act or process of going to a higher level or position
Full Definition of CLIMB
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: a place where climbing is necessary to progress
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First Known Use of CLIMB
circa 1587
CLIMB Defined for Kids
1climb
verb \ˈklīm\
climbedclimb·ing
Definition of CLIMB for Kids
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: to move in a way that involves going up or down <He climbed over the fence.> <They climbed out the window.>
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: to go up or down on often with the help of the hands <climb stairs> <climb a ladder>
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: to rise little by little to a higher point <Smoke was climbing in the air.>
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: to go upward in growing (as by winding around something) <a climbing vine>
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: to increase in amount, value, or level <The temperature is climbing.>
— climb·er \ˈklī-mər\ noun
2climb
noun
Definition of CLIMB for Kids
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: a place where climbing is necessary <It looked to be about a fifty-foot climb, straight up. — Louis Sachar, Holes>
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: the act of climbing <It's a tiring climb to the top.>
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