climber

Everyday

1. A climber is a person who climbs, such as mountains, rocks or climbing walls. tree →
2. A climber is a plant that grows up walls, fences or other plants, like ivy. tree →
3. A climbing frame or a person who climbs well can also be called a climber. tree →

In the lessons

In sports and outdoor life climbers wear helmets and harnesses and use ropes; at an indoor climbing wall an instructor checks the ropes. In gardening, climbers like ivy, beans and roses grow upwards. In stories climbers face cold, storms and danger on high peaks. Phrases: «rock climber», «mountain climber», «a good climber», «climbing plant».

Examples

• The climbers reached the top of the mountain. tree →
• My sister is a great climber on the climbing wall. tree →
• Every climber must wear a helmet. tree →
• Ivy is a climber that grows up walls. tree →
• We planted a climber by the fence. tree →
• Cats are good climbers. tree →
• The climbers were roped together for safety. tree →
• Monkeys are excellent climbers. tree →
• And, having thought of the experiment, he at once resolved to carry it out, for Jack was a good climber. tree →

Note

Countable: one climber, two climbers. The b is silent: CLY-mer. A climber (person) is different from a «climbing frame» in a playground. Safety: climbers never climb alone on rocks or cliffs and always check their equipment.