26984 words

climbing

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
the sport of climbing on rocks or in mountains, or on specially designed walls inside or outdoors:

Examples:

Chris has just taken up climbing.
Climbing can be dangerous.
2
A climbing plant grows up a supporting surface:

Examples:

I need some climbing plants that will grow on a north-facing wall.
a climbing rose
3
relating to the sport of climbing (= moving on rocks, up mountains, or up special walls):

Examples:

He needs some climbing boots.
climbing techniques
a climbing expedition

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