hill climb

noun

: a road race for automobiles or motorcycles in which competitors are individually timed up a hill

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The e-uni rolls on chunky 16-inch tires, can reportedly handle 35-degree hill climbs, and is IPX6-rated for all-weather use. Paul Ridden june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2025 Since 2015, the 103-year-old hill climb has been dominated by EVs, including, in the last couple of years, two made by Ford. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2025 And yes, that means actual strength training, not penciling in a day of hill climbs. Danielle Zickl, SELF, 11 June 2025 Taking into consideration that the diesel is going to nearly twice the range – barring any significant hill climbs or headwinds – the electric truck is still roughly 85% cheaper to put the needle on F(ull). Joe Salas june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hill climb

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hill climb was in 1905

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“Hill climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hill%20climb. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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