CEFR C1

clambering

verb

Meaning

To climb or move in an awkward, labored way, typically using both hands and feet.

Examples

The hikers had to clamber up the steep, rocky slope to reach the summit.
We watched the kittens clamber out of their basket for the first time.

Synonyms: climb, scramble, scale

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clambering (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈklæmbər/

Definition

To climb or move in an awkward, labored way, typically using both hands and feet.

Examples

The hikers had to clamber up the steep, rocky slope to reach the summit.
We watched the kittens clamber out of their basket for the first time.
He managed to clamber over the fence before the dog could catch him.

How to Use clambering

clamber over (prepositional phrase): to move over an obstacle using hands and feet — "The children clambered over the fallen tree trunk."
clamber up (prepositional phrase): to move upward with difficulty — "He clambered up the side of the muddy bank."

Synonyms of clambering

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