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CLIMBING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CLIMBING?

Need another word that means the same as “climbing”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “climbing” in this overview.

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Climbing as a Noun
Definitions of "Climbing" as a noun
Synonyms of "Climbing" as a noun (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Climbing" as a noun
Associations of "Climbing" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Climbing” are: climb, mounting, departure, launch, taking off

Climbing as a Noun

Definitions of "Climbing" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “climbing” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.
The sport or activity of climbing mountains or cliffs.

Synonyms of "Climbing" as a noun (5 Words)

climb	An ascent especially of a mountain or hill by climbing. This walk involves a long moorland climb.
departure	A variation that deviates from the standard or norm. She made a hasty departure.
launch	An act or instance of launching something. The launch* of a new campaign against drinking and driving.*
mounting	The action of mounting something. The mounting* of rapid fire guns.*
taking off	The act of someone who picks up or takes something.

Usage Examples of "Climbing" as a noun

Climbing equipment.
His other great interest was climbing, especially in the Alps.

Associations of "Climbing" (30 Words)

alpine	Relating to high mountains. Alpine flowers.
ascend	Appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils. The mountaineers slowly ascended the steep slope.
ascending	The act of changing location in an upward direction. A gently ascending* forest path.*
ascent	A movement upward. The first ascent* of the Matterhorn.*
boost	Give a boost to be beneficial to. He gave her a boost* over the fence.*
clamber	Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling. A clamber* up the cliff path.*
climb	The act of climbing something. He climbed up the steps slowly.
climber	A vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants. Leopards are great tree climbers.
guided	Subject to guidance or control especially after launching. A guided* tour of the castle.*
hike	An increase in cost. It s such a hike* from Adelaide to Perth.*
hiking	A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure. She enjoys hiking* and climbing in her spare time.*
hill	Form into a hill. They loved to roam the hills of West Virginia.
jog	A spell of jogging. Jog along the canal.
mountain	A large pile or quantity of something. A mountain* peak.*
mountaineer	A person who takes part in mountaineering.
mounting	The action of mounting something. The mounting* of rapid fire guns.*
picnic	Have or take part in a picnic. Marketing this product will be no picnic.
raise	Raise in rank or condition. Divers have located and hope to raise* the submarine.*
rise	The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises. I gained the crest of a rise* and saw the plain stretched out before me.*
scale	Remove scale or scales from. He scales the fish and removes the innards.
ski	Move along on skis. My children don t ski.
skiing	The action of travelling over snow on skis especially as a sport or recreation Competitive skiing falls into two categories Nordic cross country racing jumping and biathlon and Alpine downhill or straight racing and slalom racing round a series of markers.
steeply	In a steep manner. The walls of the gorge rise steeply* on both sides.*
stepladder	A folding portable ladder hinged at the top.
stroller	Someone who walks at a leisurely pace. Shady gardens where strollers could relax.
surmount	Be on top of. The scarf surmounted the gown.
trek	A haul of fish caught using a trek net. We trekked through the jungle.
uphill	Towards the top of a hill or slope. Follow the track uphill.
walking	Close enough to be walked to. Walking distance.