Synonyms of clamber

clamber

verb

ˈklam-bər 

as in to climb

to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling

clambered over a wall and was never seen again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• climb
• scramble
• swarm
• ascend
• scrabble
• surmount
• scale
• summit
• skin
• breast
• shimmy
• struggle
• mount
• claw
• free-climb
• shinny
• shin
• sprawl
• get up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clamber

Parents who once lobbied for safe play spaces now gather in a nearby park as their children clamber over obstacles, the ground refreshingly clear of litter or needles. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

On a weekend morning, a van leaves Damascus and clambers toward Monte Rosa, a rocky area on the outskirts of the Syrian capital. — Adri Salido, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

The field was narrowed to eight contestants who competed before the president on Tuesday night, clambering through a Ninja Warrior–style obstacle course while wearing red, white, and blue. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Naked figures embrace, argue, play and struggle, while others appear to clamber toward the sky. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026