climber

climber
noun Date: 15th century 1. a. one that climbs or helps in climbing b. a vine or twining plant (as a rose or sweet pea) that readily grows up a support or over other plants 2. one who attempts to gain a superior social or business position

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  • Climber — may refer to: Climber, a participant in the activity of climbing Climber, general name for a vine Climber (BEAM), a robot that goes upward or downward on a track Climber (video game), by Nintendo Climber magazine, a British magazine dedicated to… …   Wikipedia

  • Climber — Climb er, n. One who, or that which, climbs: (a) (Bot.) A plant that climbs. (b) (Zo[ o]l.) A bird that climbs, as a woodpecker or a parrot. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Climber — Climb er, v. i. [From {Climb}; cf. {Clamber}.] To climb; to mount with effort; to clamber. [Obs.] Tusser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • climber — early 15c., one who climbs, agent noun from CLIMB (Cf. climb). Of plants, from 1630s …   Etymology dictionary

  • climber — ► NOUN 1) a person who climbs rocks or mountains as a sport. 2) a climbing plant …   English terms dictionary

  • climber — [klīm′ər] n. 1. one that climbs up ☆ 2. a device with sharp spikes fastened to the shoe or strapped to the leg, for use in climbing telephone poles, trees, etc. ☆ 3. Informal a person who tries to advance socially or in business 4. Bot. a… …   English World dictionary

  • Climber — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Climber, grimpeur en français, peut faire référence à : Climber, un des membres d une unité de commandos clones de l Ordre 66 dans la série Star Wars …   Wikipédia en Français

  • climber — n. 1) a mountain climber 2) a social climber * * * [ klaɪmə] a mountain climber a social climber …   Combinatory dictionary

  • climber — UK [ˈklaɪmə(r)] / US [ˈklaɪmər] noun [countable] Word forms climber : singular climber plural climbers 1) someone who takes part in the activity of climbing an experienced mountain climber 2) a tall plant that grows by attaching itself to walls,… …   English dictionary

  • climber — climb|er [ˈklaımə US ər] n 1.) someone who climbs as a sport ▪ a mountain climber 2.) a person or animal that can climb easily ▪ Monkeys are good climbers. 3.) a plant that grows up a wall or other structure →↑social climber …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • climber — [[t]kla͟ɪmə(r)[/t]] climbers 1) N COUNT A climber is someone who climbs rocks or mountains as a sport or a hobby. 2) N COUNT A climber is a plant that grows upwards by attaching itself to other plants or objects …   English dictionary

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