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climb

1 climb /ˈklaɪm/ verb
climbs; climbed; climbing
1 climb
/ˈklaɪm/
verb
climbs; climbed; climbing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLIMB
[+ object] : to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands
: to go up mountains, cliffs, etc., as a sport
[+ object]
[no object]
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to move yourself in a way that usually involves going up or down
[no object] : to go higher : to go upward
: to move to a higher position in a ranking or list
[no object]
[+ object]
: to move to a social or professional position that is more respected or powerful
[no object]
[+ object]
[no object] : to increase in amount, value, or level
of plants : to grow up or over something
[+ object]
[no object]

climb down

[phrasal verb] chiefly British
: to admit that you have made a mistake and change your position or opinion
see also climbdown

climbing the walls

informal
: feeling very anxious or frustrated because you have a lot of energy but are unable to do something you want to do

— climbing

noun [noncount]
see also rock climbing
2 climb /ˈklaɪm/ noun
plural climbs
2 climb
/ˈklaɪm/
noun
plural climbs
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLIMB
[count]
: the act of climbing: such as
: the act or process of climbing a mountain, hill, etc.
: the act or process of moving upward
: the act or process of going to a higher level or position