climbing (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈklaɪmɪŋ

Definition

The activity of ascending a steep object, such as a mountain or wall, using one's hands and feet.

Examples

• Rock climbing requires strength and skill.

• He took up indoor climbing as a hobby.

• The children were climbing the trees in the park.

How to Use climbing

climbing up (phrasal verb)

Moving upward on something. — "The cat was climbing up the tree."

climbing over (phrasal verb)

Moving upward and across something to get to the other side. — "The children were climbing over the fence."

Synonyms of climbing

Words with a similar meaning to climbing:

• ascending
• scaling

Antonyms of climbing

Words with the opposite meaning to climbing:

• descending
• falling

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