clambering

American  

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

noun

1. climbing or moving with effort or difficulty, typically using both hands and feet.

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adjective

1. Botany. of or relating to plants that creep or climb like vines, but without benefit of tendrils.

Etymology

Origin of clambering

clamber + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She was up instantly, clambering and working to get back up on top of the ice next to the hole.

From Literature

I stumbled to my feet and followed him to the truck where he was already clambering inside and reaching out for the children.

From Literature

I was just clambering over a particularly cumbersome piece of equipment when something brought me up short.

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

The griffin, clambering over his lap, felt heavier.

From Literature

Related Words

• ascendance
• ascension
• climb