Synonyms

clambering

American

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

noun

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

adjective

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

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I was just clambering over a particularly cumbersome piece of equipment when something brought me up short.

From Literature

Despite his disappointment, Djokovic showed his sportsmanship by clambering over the net to warmly hug Alcaraz on creating a slice of history.

From BBC

The griffin, clambering over his lap, felt heavier.

From Literature

It's got the touchy-feely, we're-not-uptight family atmosphere, full of playful laughs and children clambering over their parents.

From BBC

“Pardon me,” she said, clambering to her feet with as much dignity as she could muster, given the awkward circumstances.

From Literature

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