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

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outclimb outclimbed

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

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

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

In the fighting over New Guinea last May, when Japanese Zeros outclimbed, outmaneuvered and outnumbered U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Mantell had outclimbed them and was lost in the clouds.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)

Circling at incredible speed, the two disks paced an Army high-altitude rocket that had just been launched, then speeded up and swiftly outclimbed the projectile.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)