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Definition climb in American English

climb noun

[countable] noun
/klaɪm/
1

a gradual movement to a higher position by someone who is walking or climbing

Example

The trip also includes a climb up the dormant volcano.

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crawl climb trickle
Example

The plane began a steep climb to 27,000 feet.

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aerobatics aerospace airborne
1.2

a distance that you have to climb to get somewhere

Example

The summit is only a short climb from here.

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carry climb depth
2

an increase in temperature, or in the price or level of something

Example

We left before the temperature began its daily climb to 95 degrees.

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uptick increase growth
3

the process of moving to a higher level in your job or social position

Example

her climb from relative obscurity to international stardom

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join arrive enter acquire ascent bankrupt
Definition climb in American English