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climber

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noun climb·er \ˈklī-mər\

Simple Definition of climber

  • : someone who climbs mountains, cliffs, etc., as a sport

  • : an animal that climbs a lot or very well

  • : a plant that grows up walls, poles, etc.,

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of climber

  1. 1 a :  one that climbs or helps in climbing b :  a vine or twining plant (as a rose or sweet pea) that readily grows up a support or over other plants

  2. 2 :  one who attempts to gain a superior social or business position

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Examples of climber in a sentence

  1. Chimpanzees are excellent climbers and spend a lot of their lives in trees.

  2. climbers like clematis and ivy



15th Century

First Known Use of climber

15th century

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