outclimb

[ out-klahym ]

verb (used with object)

, out·climbed or (Archaic) out·clomb; out·climbed or (Archaic) out·clomb; out·climb·ing.

1. to surpass or outdo in climbing; climb higher or better than:

   As a child, I could outclimb any kid on the block.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outclimb¹

First recorded in 1600–10; out- + climb

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

“Back then, I was young and I wasn’t going to let an older woman outclimb me,” said Wilson, who also worked as an aide to Foster’s colleague, Florence Weber, another pioneering geologist.

From Seattle Times

“Back then, I was young and I wasn’t going to let an older woman outclimb me,” said Wilson, who also worked as an aide to Foster’s colleague, Florence Weber, another pioneering geologist.

From Seattle Times

Kintisch explores whether coastal wetlands will be able to outclimb rising seas.

From Science Magazine

He can outclimb other sprinters and make up time in other places.”

From New York Times