Definition

A person who climbs or moves in an awkward or laborious way, often using both hands and feet.

Example

The clamberer struggled to reach the top of the steep hill.

Conversation

Did you see that clamberer at the rock climbing gym yesterday?

Yeah, they were all over the wall like a spider!

I wish I could be that good; it looks so fun to climb like that.

For sure! With practice, you could become a great clamberer too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clamberer is formed from "clamber" (from Middle English "clamberen", meaning to climb awkwardly) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A clamberer is a person who climbs in an awkward or laborious manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is climbing awkwardly — that's what a clamberer does, as the root 'clamber' suggests an awkward climb.

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