Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clambering

verb
/ˈklæm.bər.ɪŋ/
Definition
Clambering refers to climbing or moving in an awkward, difficult, or laborious way, often using both hands and feet.
Examples
  • The children were clambering over the rocks at the beach.
  • She was clambering up the steep hill, trying to catch up with her friends.
  • The cat was clambering onto the roof, determined to find a sunny spot.
Meaning
The term clambering indicates a physical movement that is characterized by using multiple limbs to ascend or navigate uneven surfaces.
Synonyms
  • Climbing
  • Scrambling
  • Scaling
  • Ascend
  • Struggling