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outclimb

American  
[out-klahym] / ˌaʊtˈklaɪm /

verb (used with object)

outclimbed, outclomb, outclimbed, outclomb, outclimbing
  1. to surpass or outdo in climbing; climb higher or better than.

    As a child, I could outclimb any kid on the block.


Etymology

Origin of outclimb

First recorded in 1600–10; out- + climb

Example Sentences

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He can outclimb other sprinters and make up time in other places.”

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2013

Above 25,000 ft., it can outrun and outclimb the F-86, and it can maneuver at supersonic speeds.

From Time Magazine Archive

New Guinea flyers said that the newcomer could outdive the P-38 but could not outclimb it.

From Time Magazine Archive

The "Foxbat," as the hot new MIG-23 is known to Western defense experts, can outfly and outclimb the Phantom.

From Time Magazine Archive

The beast could easily outrun, outleap, and outclimb them; that much was clear.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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