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.

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Etymology

Origin of outclimb

First recorded in 1600–10; out- + climb

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

“Don’t try to outclimb a squirrel. See if you can keep her near the ground while I think what to do.”

From Literature

Kintisch explores whether coastal wetlands will be able to outclimb rising seas.

From Science Magazine

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

From New York Times

It lies apparently dead for months together, but when roused it can, as the naturalist tells us, “outclimb the monkey, outswim the fish, outleap the zebra, outwrestle the athlete, and crush the tiger.”

From Project Gutenberg