Main Entry: ¹climb

Pronunciation: \ˈklīm\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English climban; probably akin to Old English clifian to adhere — more at cleave

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb 1 a : to go upward with gradual or continuous progress : rise, ascend <watching the smoke climb> b : to increase gradually <prices are continuing to climb> c : to slope upward <a climbing path>
2 a : to go upward or raise oneself especially by grasping or clutching with the hands <climbed aboard the train> b of a plant : to ascend in growth (as by twining)
3 : to go about or down usually by grasping or holding with the hands <climb down the ladder>
4 : to get into or out of clothing usually with some haste or effort <the firefighters climbed into their clothes>transitive verb 1 : to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over <climb a hill>
2 : to draw or pull oneself up, over, or to the top of by using hands and feet <children climbing the tree>
3 : to grow up or over <ivy climbing the wall>

— climb·able \ˈklī-mə-bəl\ adjective