clambering

American  

[klam-ber-ing, klam-er-] / ˈklæm bər ɪŋ, ˈklæm ər- /

noun

1. climbing or moving with effort or difficulty, typically using both hands and feet.

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adjective

1. Botany. of or relating to plants that creep or climb like vines, but without benefit of tendrils.

Etymology

Origin of clambering

clamber + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It was August 2013, and we were clambering up the majestic and regal unrealness that is Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

After clambering up three flights of a dark apartment-building stairwell, I entered Higatei, which celebrates all things awamori, an Okinawan rice-based spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

"I feel good; a little nervous, but I think it'll be fine. We'll hold on and give it everything!" said Nina Beeler, before clambering on board Cobra, an eight-year-old Swiss Brown cow.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Almost immediately, lawmakers jumped out of bed and rushed to the national assembly, clambering over fences to reverse martial law.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

I stumbled to my feet and followed him to the truck where he was already clambering inside and reaching out for the children.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Related Words

• ascendance
• ascension
• climb