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climber

American  
[klahy-mer] / ˈklaɪ mər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that climbs.

  2. a climbing plant.

  3. social climber.

  4. a device to assist in climbing, as a climbing iron.

climber British  
/ ˈklaɪmə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that climbs

  2. a plant that lacks rigidity and grows upwards by twining, scrambling, or clinging with tendrils and suckers

  3. short for social climber

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of climber

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; climb, -er 1

Example Sentences

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After attending a protest against federal workforce cuts early last year, Joslin wanted to organize a group of climbers to make a statement in support of the trans community.

From The Wall Street Journal

There he encountered climbers questing to conquer the Seven Summits—the highest mountain peaks on each continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nine Lochaber volunteers also rescued two climbers from Ben Nevis' Tower Ridge.

From BBC

An Austrian climber has been found guilty of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain last year.

From BBC

They include areas popular with hillwalkers, climbers and back country skiers.

From BBC

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