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clamber
[ klam-ber, klam-er ]
/ ˈklæm bər, ˈklæm ər /
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Definition of clamber
verb (used with or without object)
to climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
noun
an act or instance of clambering.
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Origin of clamber
OTHER WORDS FROM clamber
clam·ber·er, nounWords nearby clamber
clairvoyant, clam, clamant, clamatorial, clambake, clamber, clambering, clam diggers, clam-flat, clammy, clamor
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How to use clamber in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for clamber
clamber
/ (ˈklæmbə) /
verb
(usually foll by up, over, etc) to climb (something) awkwardly, esp by using both hands and feet
noun
a climb performed in this manner
Derived forms of clamber
clamberer, nounWord Origin for clamber
C15: probably a variant of climb
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