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clamber

[ˈklæmbər]

clamber Definition

to climb or crawl in an awkward way, using hands and feet.

Using clamber: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clamber" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children clambered over the rocks.

  • Example

    She clambered up the steep hill.

  • Example

    The monkeys were clambering up the trees.

  • Example

    He clambered onto the roof to fix the tiles.

clamber Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clamber

Phrases with clamber

  • to climb up or down something awkwardly, using hands and feet

    Example

    The hikers clambered up the steep mountain path.

  • to try hard to get something, especially a job or position

    Example

    Many people were clambering for the top job in the company.

  • to climb over something awkwardly, using hands and feet

    Example

    The children were clambering over the fallen tree trunk.

Origins of clamber

from Middle Low German 'klamperen', meaning 'to clamp'

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Summary: clamber in Brief

'Clamber' [ˈklæmbər] is a verb that means to climb or crawl in an awkward way, using hands and feet. It is often used to describe climbing over rocks, hills, or trees, as in 'The children clambered over the rocks.' 'Clamber' can also be used in phrases like 'clamber up/down something' or 'clamber for something,' which respectively mean to climb up or down something awkwardly or to try hard to get something.