clamber
clam·ber
intransitive verb \ˈklam-bər, ˈkla-mər\clam·beredclam·ber·ing \ˈklam-b(ə-)riŋ, ˈklam-riŋ, ˈkla-mər-iŋ\
Definition of CLAMBER
: to climb awkwardly (as by scrambling) <clambered over the rocks>
— clam·ber·er \-bər-ər, -mər-ər\ noun
Examples of CLAMBER
- The children clambered over the rocks.
- We clambered up the steep hill.
Origin of CLAMBER
Middle English clambren; akin to Old English climban to climb
First Known Use: 14th century
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