plural climbers
1
: someone who climbs mountains, cliffs, etc., as a sport
a mountain climber
2
: an animal that climbs a lot or very well
Chimpanzees are excellent climbers and spend a lot of their lives in trees.
3
: a plant that grows up walls, poles, etc.,
climbers like clematis and ivy
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“Climber.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/climber. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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