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

It was August 2013, and we were clambering up the majestic and regal unrealness that is Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

After clambering up three flights of a dark apartment-building stairwell, I entered Higatei, which celebrates all things awamori, an Okinawan rice-based spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

"I feel good; a little nervous, but I think it'll be fine. We'll hold on and give it everything!" said Nina Beeler, before clambering on board Cobra, an eight-year-old Swiss Brown cow.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Gwen, played by Melanie Walters, and Uncle Bryn, played by Rob Brydon, are seen clambering into Bryn's car alongside Gavin, Stacey, and Nessa.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

The schoolyard is dotted with swings, with climbing bars and slides, in bright primary colors; a few children have come back early from lunch and are clambering about.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Related Words

• ascendance
• ascension
• climb