climbing
UK: ˈklaɪmɪŋ | US: ˈklaɪmɪŋ
n. the act or sport of ascending mountains, rocks, or other steep surfaces
v. present participle of climb: to move upward using hands and feet
The word climb originates from Old English climban, meaning "to ascend," likely derived from Proto-Germanic klimbaną. The -ing suffix, of Old English origin, forms present participles or gerunds. Together, climbing literally means "the act of ascending." The root climb has retained its core meaning over centuries, while -ing standardizes its grammatical function.
She enjoys climbing mountains during summer vacations.
The cat was climbing the tree to escape the dog.
Rock climbing requires strength and precision.
He injured his ankle while climbing the steep trail.
The children spent the afternoon climbing on the playground equipment.