clamber

American  

[klam-ber, klam-er] / ˈklæm bər, ˈklæm ər /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.

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noun

1. an act or instance of clambering.

clamber British  

/ ˈklæmbə /

verb

1. to climb (something) awkwardly, esp by using both hands and feet

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noun

1. a climb performed in this manner

Other Word Forms

• clamberer noun

Etymology

Origin of clamber

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English clambren, equivalent to clamb- (akin to climb ) + -r- -er ⁶ + -en infinitive suffix

Example Sentences

The colonizers, four Chagossians aged 31 to 72, clambered aboard a dinghy and came ashore, waving British and American flags.

From The Wall Street Journal

We moved aside to make way, but some stayed on board, and we found space between them as we clambered aboard.

From Literature

Despite his disappointment, Djokovic showed his sportsmanship by clambering over the net to warmly hug Alcaraz on creating a slice of history.

From BBC

She reached the wall and clambered up it, the stones cutting into her hands and Gelifen clinging to her back.

From Literature

“We’ll be fine,” I assure him as we clamber out of the sidecar and wave goodbye.

From Literature

Related Words

• climb