climbing
climbing Lexical Profile
climbing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The sport or outdoor activity of ascending steep rock faces, mountains, or artificial walls using specialized techniques and safety equipment.
"She took up indoor rock climbing at the university gym before attempting outdoor routes in the summer."
The physical act or process of ascending or moving upward along a steep incline, ladder, or vertical structure.
"After hours of steady climbing, the hikers finally reached the scenic overlook above the valley."
• adjective
Rising, ascending, or moving upward in position, value, or intensity.
"Homeowners are increasingly concerned about the climbing cost of electricity during the winter months."
(of a plant or animal) Growing upward by attaching to a vertical support, or adapted by anatomy for ascending trees and steep surfaces.
"She planted climbing roses along the wooden trellis to create a shaded garden archway."
• Rhymes for climbing
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'climban' ('to ascend, mount, or scale'), with the modern gerund and participial suffix '-ing'.