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Definition of clamber

clamber

/ˈklæm.bɚ/
clam · ber
Plural:clambers
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Past Simple:clambered
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Past Participle:clambered
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Present Participle:clambering
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clamber Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.

Example

"The children clambered over the fallen tree trunk to reach the other side of the trail."

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• noun

1

An awkward or difficult climb, typically requiring the use of both hands and feet.

Example

"After a steep clamber up the rocky hillside, the hikers paused to catch their breath."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'clamber' (to climb awkwardly using hands and feet) with 'clamor' (to make a loud, confused noise or outcry).

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• Nearby Words

clam
clam chowder
clambake
clamber
clamdiggers
clammily
clamminess

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English clambren, formed as a frequentative derivative of climben ('to climb'), influenced by Middle Low German klamern ('to hook or clasp').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clamber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clamber
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