clamber

verb
UK: /ˈklæm.bər/
US: /ˈklæm.bɚ/

  1. To climb with difficulty, often using hands and feet.

    1. I clamber up the rocks quickly.
    2. The children clamber over the playground equipment during their break.

  2. To move or get somewhere with some difficulty or effort.

    1. We clamber into the tiny boat.
    2. After the concert, fans clamber over the barriers to reach their idols.

Synonyms

scramble scale climb
clamber noun

  1. An act of climbing something with difficulty.

    1. It was quite a clamber to the top.
    2. The final clamber to the summit tested her endurance and resolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clamber" in English means: To climb with difficulty, often using hands and feet., To move or get somewhere with some difficulty or effort..

The phonetic transcription of "clamber" is /ˈklæm.bər/ in British English and /ˈklæm.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clamber": scramble, scale, climb.

Example usage of "clamber": "I clamber up the rocks quickly.". More examples on the page.