climber
gb/klˈaɪmɚ/ us/klˈaɪmɚ/
B1
English
mászó, hegymászó, sziklamászó, kúszónövény, futónövény, ipari alpinista, magaslati munkás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a [climber]; a [type] climber; climber of [place]
The climber checked her harness before starting up the route.
A mászó ellenőrizte a beülőjét, mielőtt megkezdte a mászást az útvonalon.
Rescue teams searched for a missing climber after the storm.
A vihar után a mentőcsapatok egy eltűnt hegymászót kerestek.
He’s an experienced climber who has scaled several peaks in the Alps.
Learner examples
My brother is a climber.
A bátyám hegymászó.
The climber went up the mountain.
A hegymászó felmászott a hegyre.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse climber (the person) with climbing (the activity).
Meaning
person who climbs rocks or mountains
Collocations
experienced climber
|skilled climber
|rock climber
|mountain climber
|ice climber
|professional climber
|climber's rope
|climber's harness
|a team of climbers
|an injured climber
Synonyms
mountaineer (More specifically a mountain climber, often in high mountains.)
|
rock climber (More specific to climbing rock faces.)
Themes
sports
|outdoors
|travel
|fitness
Definition
A person who climbs mountains or rocks.
A person who climbs rocks or mountains, especially as a sport or hobby.
NOUN
B2
2
kúszónövény
B1
futónövény
B1
Usage pattern:
a [climber]; a climber on [support]
They planted a climber to cover the bare fence.
Futónövényt ültettek, hogy befussa a csupasz kerítést.
This climber needs something sturdy to attach to as it grows.
Ennek a kúszónövénynek erős támaszra van szüksége, amelyhez növekedés közben hozzá tud kapaszkodni.
A scented climber hangs over the garden arch in summer.
Learner examples
This climber grows on the wall.
Ez a kúszónövény a falon nő.
We bought a climber for the garden.
Vettünk egy kúszónövényt a kertbe.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse vine; not all climbers are vines (some use tendrils or aerial roots).
Meaning
plant that grows by climbing
Collocations
flowering climber
|fast-growing climber
|hardy climber
|climber plant
|train a climber
|a climber on a trellis
|wall climber
|climber roses
|evergreen climber
|shade-tolerant climber
Synonyms
climbing plant (A more explicit, neutral term.)
|
vine (Often used similarly, especially in American English; not always exactly the same.)
Themes
gardening
|nature
|home
Definition
A plant that grows up a wall or support.
A plant that grows upward by clinging to or winding around a support such as a wall, fence, or other plants.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[type] climber (e.g., tree climber, pole climber)
The tower climber inspected the cables and replaced a damaged part.
A toronymászó szakember ellenőrizte a kábeleket, és kicserélt egy sérült alkatrészt.
A trained climber went up the pole to fix the line.
Egy képzett mászó felmászott az oszlopra, hogy megjavítsa a vezetéket.
Tree climbers wore helmets and used ropes to work safely.
Learner examples
The climber fixed the cable.
A mászó megjavította a kábelt.
A tree climber climbed up the tree.
Egy famászó felmászott a fára.
Common mistake:
Often used with a modifier (tree climber, pole climber); on its own it may be understood as a rock/mountain climber.
Meaning
person who climbs as part of work
Collocations
tree climber
|pole climber
|tower climber
|a trained climber
|safety gear for climbers
|a climber at work
|a climber in a harness
Synonyms
tree surgeon (UK term for a professional who works with trees; includes more than climbing.)
|
arborist (Tree-care professional; may or may not climb.)
Themes
work
|outdoors
|daily_life
Definition
A person who climbs trees or structures, often for work.
A person who climbs something such as trees, poles, or structures, especially as part of a job or specific task.
Grammar
Dictionary form
climber
IPA
GB/klˈaɪmɚ/
US/klˈaɪmɚ/
Syllables & stress
climber (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (climber)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: climber
- Plural: climbers
Word family
Forms
climbers
noun
Core family
climb
verb A2
climbing
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unclimbable
adjective
Advanced or less common
climbable
adjective
Expressions
lead climber
1/lˈid klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
climber who leads and places protection
The climber who goes first on the rope.
Examples
- The lead climber clipped the rope into each bolt as she moved up.
- As lead climber, he had to manage the rope and place protection carefully.
- They swapped roles so each person could be the lead climber for one pitch.
mountain climbers
1/mˈaʊntən klˈaɪmɚz/
fixed phrase
fast exercise like running in plank
An exercise where you move your knees fast in a plank.
Examples
- Finish the circuit with thirty seconds of mountain climbers.
- Mountain climbers really get your heart rate up.
- The trainer added mountain climbers between sets to make the workout harder.
Learner examples
- We did mountain climbers in class.
- Mountain climbers are hard but fast.
social climber
1/sˈoʊʃəl klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
person seeking higher social status
Someone who tries to join a higher social group.
Examples
- He was seen as a social climber who only befriended wealthy people.
- The film portrays her as a social climber desperate to get into elite circles.
- She hated being called a social climber, even as her guest list grew more exclusive.
Learner examples
- People called him a social climber.
- A social climber wants to be with famous people.
stair climber
1/stˈɛɹ klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
gym machine for climbing stairs
A gym machine that feels like climbing stairs.
Examples
- I did twenty minutes on the stair climber after my warm-up.
- The stair climber was busy, so she used the treadmill instead.
- He prefers the stair climber because it’s tough on the legs.
Learner examples
- I used the stair climber at the gym.
- The stair climber is good exercise.