Meaning & Definition of Climber in English
English⟶
Climber
/klaɪmər/
noun
1. A vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
synonym:
- climber
2. Someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
synonym:
- social climber,
- climber
3. Someone who ascends on foot
- "A solitary mounter of the staircase"
synonym:
- mounter,
- climber
4. Someone who climbs as a sport
- Especially someone who climbs mountains
- "The lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes"
synonym:
- climber
5. An iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
synonym:
- crampon,
- crampoon,
- climbing iron,
- climber
Examples of using
The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.