climber

• Nom désignant une personne qui pratique l'ascension, surtout comme sport ou profession, ou une plante qui pousse vers le haut en s'accrochant à un support.

A noun referring to a person who climbs, especially as a sport or profession, or a plant that grows upward by clinging to a support.

1. Climbing plantB1formal

   A plant that grows upward by clinging to a support or other plants.

   Plante grimpante

   • The ivy is a common climber on old walls.
   • She planted a climber next to the trellis.
   • Many climbers need a sturdy structure to grow on.

   Synonymescreeperlianatwinervine

2. Social climberB2informal

   A person who tries to gain a higher social status, often by flattering or ingratiating themselves with others.

   arriviste

   • He was dismissed as a social climber by the old aristocracy.
   • She is a relentless climber, always attending the right parties.
   • The novel portrays a ruthless social climber in high society.

   Synonymesarrivistecareeristgo-getterparvenuself-seekersocial climberupstart

3. Person who ascends on footB1formal

   A person who climbs or ascends something, especially on foot.

   Personne qui escalade

   • The climber slowly made his way up the steep hill.
   • A group of climbers ascended the ancient staircase.
   • The path was difficult for any climber.

   Synonymesalpinistcragsmanmountaineerrock climberscrambler

4. Sport climberA2formalsport

   A person who climbs as a sport, especially mountains or rock faces.

   grimpeur sportif

   • The climber reached the summit after a long day.
   • She is an experienced mountain climber.
   • Climbers need special equipment for safety.

   Synonymesalpinistcragsmanmountain climbermountaineerrock climber

5. CramponC1formalsport

   A spike attached to a shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing.

   Crampon

   • He attached the climbers to his boots before crossing the glacier.
   • Modern climbers are made of lightweight metal.
   • Without climbers, walking on the ice would be impossible.