climbing

climb-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Going up or ascending, especially using hands and feet.

  2. 2.

    The sport or activity of scaling rocks, mountains, or artificial walls.

  3. 3.

    Designed for or used in the activity of climbing.

  4. 4.

    Rising gradually to a higher point or level.

  5. 5.

    (of plants) Growing upward by attaching to supports.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    rock climbing — the sport of scaling rock faces
  • •
    mountain climbing — mountaineering
  • •
    climbing frame — a structure for children to climb on (British)
  • •
    climbing wall — an artificial structure for practicing climbing

Related words

Antonyms: declining, descending, dropping, falling
See also: ascending, climb, climbed, mountaineering
Synonyms: ascending, mounting, rising, scaling

Etymology

Present participle of "climb," from Old English "climban." The "-ing" suffix creates the ongoing action form and allows use as a noun or adjective.