climbing

US /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/

UK /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/

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the sport or activity of ascending mountains or cliffs

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She enjoys rock climbing in her free time.

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Mountain climbing requires specialized gear and training.

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ascension mountaineering scaling scrambling summiting

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going up or ascending

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The airplane was steadily climbing to its cruising altitude.

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The temperature has been climbing all week.

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ascending rising going up mounting soaring

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climb climb down rock climbing traditional climbing sport climbing free solo climbing