climb
verb (used without object)
to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.
climbing
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present participleof climb.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As cartilage deteriorates, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting out of a chair can become increasingly painful.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Videos showing police forcing Gandhi on to a bus and preventing him from climbing out of the bus window subsequently went viral on social media.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Diesel cost an average of $6.279 a gallon, after climbing to a record high at $6.528 on Sept. 22, according to AAA.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
There’s a lot Tom Nancy likes about his new life as a human boy: sandwiches, climbing trees, dessert after dinner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Okay, but only because you asked nicely,” Jack said, sliding his sword into its scabbard and climbing up behind May.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
