CLAMBER

Meanings

• Verb

  To climb or scramble up a steep or difficult place, especially using hands and feet.

• Verb

  Make a great effort to achieve something, especially in a difficult or competitive way.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklæmbə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with CLAMBER
Gamble , Stumble , Tumble

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Variants

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clamber , clambered , clamberer , clamberers , clambering , clambers

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Etymology

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Old English clambrian, from clambre 'a climbing plant' or clamben 'to cling'. Related to clam 'wet ground'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clamber' is also used in the world of crabs. When crabs 'clamber' over each other, they are fighting for dominance.

2. The phrase 'clamber aboard' is used to describe quickly getting on a moving vehicle or boat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Climbing: The activity of ascending a mountain, rock face, or other steep structure using specialized equipment or just hands and feet.

2. Scramble: To move quickly and awkwardly, often in a disorganized way, as when trying to get on a bus or climb a steep hill.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clamber' is often used to describe a character's struggle or determination. For instance, in 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mary Lennox 'clambers' over the garden wall to discover the hidden garden.

How to Memorize "clamber"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself climbing a steep hill or mountain, using your hands and feet to pull yourself up. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clamber' with the image of someone climbing a tree or a rock wall. Remember the sound of someone's shoes on rocks or the feeling of pulling oneself up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: C for 'climb' and S for 'struggle'.

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