climber
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- noun
- /ˈklaɪmər/
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- Good climbers and young ones are often found hiding under tree bark or climbing in brush.
Examples
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It would be very impractical, for example, to plant climbers or even trees alongside a pool.
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And then I think this is a brand new climber called Heavenly Ascent Pink.
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The few climbers that are present have xerophytic features.
Academic text (1993) -
And then we've got one climber called Kiss Me Kate Arbor Rose.
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The store ended up being meant to support significant climbers in discovering quality backpacks along with equipment.
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Trellises filled with fleshy climbers.
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The majority (63%) of these restricted species are trees, followed by epiphytes and climbers (16%).
Academic text (2011) -
Jekyll encouraged the planting of dwarf roses, creeping ground cover, gray and silver border plants, azaleas, and climbers such as hydrangea and wisteria.
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In gardens, a climber can quickly cover fences and walls with vibrant flowers.
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The climber wrapped itself around the trellis, creating a beautiful green canopy.
Synonyms
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A plant with a long stem that climbs or trails along fences and walls
A plant that climbs by wrapping its stem around a support
A fern with long leaves that wrap around other plants to grow upward
A plant that grows up walls using small roots that stick to surfaces
A plant with white flower clusters that climbs walls and fences
A climbing plant with feathery leaves and small white or pink flowers
A plant that partly grows up supports but often spreads on the ground
Compounds
- Offensive
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A person who tries to join richer, more powerful people to gain higher status
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A person who goes up steep rocks or artificial walls using hands and feet for sport
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Etymology
The word climber comes from climb, meaning 'to go up', and it describes plants that grow upward by wrapping or holding on to a support or other plants. So a climber plant is one that rises up using walls, fences, or other plants for help.