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climbing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɫaɪmɪŋ// UK //klˈaɪmɪŋ// climb·ing

n. the sport or activity of going up mountains, rocks, or walls using your hands and feet.

n. the activity or sport of ascending steep slopes, rock faces, or artificial walls. In a botanical context, it refers to the growth habit of plants that ascend structures using tendrils or twining stems.


SIMPLE

Climbing is a great way to stay fit.

CONTEXTUAL

The local gym offers indoor climbing classes for beginners who want to learn how to use the safety ropes.

COMPLEX

While recreational climbing has surged in popularity, the technical demands of high-altitude mountaineering require years of specialized training and physical conditioning to manage the risks of oxygen deprivation.

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Origin

From Middle English clymbyng; equivalent to climb + -ing.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable gerund-noun; when used as an adjective, it precedes the noun it modifies, such as 'climbing plants'.

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