climb
UK: klaɪm | US: klaɪm
v. to move upward, especially using hands and feet
v. to ascend or scale a surface (e.g., a mountain, ladder)
n. an act of climbing; an ascent
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The word "climb" originates from Old English climban, meaning "to ascend or creep upward." It shares roots with Germanic words like Dutch klimmen and German klimmen, all derived from Proto-Germanic klimbaną. The word has retained its core meaning of upward movement, though its spelling simplified over time. Unlike many modern English words, "climb" is monomorphic—its structure cannot be broken into smaller meaningful parts without losing the original spelling.
She learned to climb trees when she was five.
The hikers will climb the peak before sunrise.
The cat tried to climb the curtains but fell.
It took three hours to climb to the summit.
His ambition is to climb the corporate ladder quickly.