n.
Pronunciation: ' kl ī m
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English climban; probably akin to Old English clifian to adhere ― more at CLEAVE
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 a : to go upward with gradual or continuous progress : RISE , ASCEND <watching the smoke climb > b : to increase gradually <prices are continuing to climb > c : to slope upward <a climb ing path>
2 a : to go upward or raise oneself especially by grasping or clutching with the hands < climb ed aboard the train> b of a plant : to ascend in growth (as by twining)
3 : to go about or down usually by grasping or holding with the hands < climb down the ladder>
4 : to get into or out of clothing usually with some haste or effort <the firefighters climb ed into their clothes>
transitive verb
1 : to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over < climb a hill>
2 : to draw or pull oneself up, over, or to the top of by using hands and feet <children climb ing the tree>
3 : to grow up or over <ivy climb ing the wall>
– climb · able \ ' kl ī -m ə -b ə l \ adjective