| 释义 |
climb·er
\ˈklīmə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from climben + -er
1. : one that climbs: as
a. : one that cuts limbs and tops from tall trees chosen for use as spar trees — called also topper
b. : rigger
c. : high rigger
d. : one that climbs about scaffolding to assist in construction work
e. : social climber
f. : a vine or twining plant that readily grows up a support (as a trellis) or over other plants
2. : a device to assist one in climbing especially up steep places: as
a. : climbing iron
b. : a strip of material (as sealskin or mohair) attachable to the running surface of a ski to prevent sliding backward while going uphill — called also creeper
3. : jungle gym |