climbing
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- noun
- /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
- Climbing to the summit of the mountain required excellent stamina.
- climbing performance
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- It's going to be a great afternoon, much better than climbing that mountain.
- John has a great line, he says, he says train for climbing mountains by climbing mountains.
- OK Rock climbing, archery on both sides.
- And the first month is Cornwall and it's climbing all, you know, horrible climbing.
- But before we do right, would you would you take the climbing Mount Everest memory pill?
Examples
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Climbing performance was judged by the instructors and investigators until a fall or infraction occurred.
Academic text (2007) -
I want the next mountain, let's go climbing, right?
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So, like, climbing a mountain in that game is fun.
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And people have done some really extreme things as well, including climbing mountains.
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I pay the mortgage through climbing big mountains.
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"Climbing mountains is as close to heaven as mortal men will ever reach."
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And that's why over a third of all climbing injuries happen right here.
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Climbing isn't really part of my day-to-day.
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In 1995, after three years of discussion including consultation with Native American groups, the NPS adopted a Climbing Management Plan (CMP) to regulate recreational climbing activities and protect the monument's natural and cultural resources.
Academic text (2006) -
Climbing performance was scored using a modified version of the American Sport Climbing Federation's (ASCF) scoring system (Darmi, 1992), which is the most commonly used method at sanctioned rock climbing events.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
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An act of moving up, for example on a hill or to a higher job
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2.4
A small upward slope in land or a surface
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4.2
To move upward, either by climbing or by reaching a higher position
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3.9
Rising quickly to a much higher level than usual
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7.5
A movement upwards to a higher position, for example climbing or getting a promotion at work
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3.4
An upward movement to a higher position
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4.1
Raising someone to a higher job or rank
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A slow rise in level, like heat or excitement
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7.0
A rise of land to a higher level often forming mountains
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3.9
Climbing up a wall or cliff
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3.6
A quick rise in amount or level
Antonyms
Compounds
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3.2
Gear like ropes, harnesses, and carabiners that help people move safely on rocks or mountains
- Specialized
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Climbing very high mountains where air is thin and weather is harsh
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A set of bars or ropes in a playground that children use to go up and down on
- Specialized
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Gear used for climbing rocks, like ropes, safety belts, metal clips, and helmets
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A climbing plant with yellow pods that show bright red seeds in the fall
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A tropical American plant that climbs trees and has flowers that smell like vanilla
- South African
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A South African climbing plant with bright green stems and large bulbs grown for decoration
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A strong belt worn around the waist to hold you safely when going up trees or cliffs
A tropical climbing plant that grows up trees and has small flowers that smell like vanilla
A climbing plant with tendrils at its leaf tips and bright red, yellow, or purple flowers that is poisonous
A fern with thin, delicate leaves that climbs or trails over rocks and walls
- South African
A poisonous climbing plant with purple flowers and red berries
- Indian
A small freshwater fish that can breathe air and move on land using its pointed fins
A North American salamander with strong legs and long toes for climbing trees and bushes
- Australian
A fern that climbs trees and has broad leaves that look like a bird's nest
A climbing yearly vine with divided leaves and clusters of yellow and pink flowers
- Specialized
A plant that grows partly up fences or other plants and needs little support
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Etymology
The word climbing comes from the old English verb climb, from an old German word that meant 'to go up' and often 'to hold on' as you moved higher. So climbing now means rising to a higher place or level, whether a person on a mountain, prices on the market, or temperatures.