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present participle of clamber.

Synonyms

clambering

American

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

noun

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

adjective

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

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Clambering across the sloped roof of King’s College Chapel with the agility of an undergraduate, Toby Lucas, 56, pointed to where his craftsmen had welded solar panels to an expanse of newly installed lead.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Clambering onto a boat, the team jetted off in the direction of the sensors, scanning the waves for the soda can–size bundle.

From Science Magazine • May 10, 2023

Clambering up a mountain near Idaho Springs, Parell recalled seeing dark clouds gathering in the distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2021

Clambering back into the air-conditioned cars was a real relief.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2017

Clambering atop the piled rocks, Jon gazed off toward the setting sim.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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