Clamber up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫæmbɝ/ /ˈəp
KLAM-ber UP
klˈæmbɐ/ /ˈʌp
klam-BUH UP
Definition
To climb up something with difficulty, often using both hands and feet.
Usage & Nuances
'Clamber up' is informal and describes awkward or strenuous climbing, not smooth or easy movement. It often suggests uneven surfaces, like rocks, ladders, or trees. Don't use for regular stairs or gentle hills.
Spanish: trepar - subir con dificultadPortuguese (BR): escalar - subir com dificuldadePortuguese (PT): escalar - subir com dificuldadeChinese (Simplified): 费力地爬上Chinese (Traditional): 費力地爬上Hindi: मुश्किल से ऊपर चढ़नाArabic: تسلّق بصعوبةBengali: কষ্ট করে উঠাRussian: карабкаться вверхJapanese: 苦労して登るVietnamese: leo lên một cách khó khănKorean: 힘겹게 올라가다Turkish: güçlükle tırmanmakUrdu: مشکل سے اوپر چڑھناIndonesian: memanjat naik
Example Sentences
The child tried to clamber up the big rock.
basic
We had to clamber up the steep hillside.
basic
He clambered up the ladder to reach the roof.
basic
We clambered up onto the rocks, laughing the whole way.
natural
I watched the squirrel clamber up the tree trunk with surprising speed.
natural
She managed to clamber up into the attic after several tries.
natural