Clambered Meaning in English
word · lemma: clamber
ˈkɫæmbɝd
KLAM-berd
klˈæmbəd
KLAM-buhd
Definition
Moved or climbed somewhere with difficulty, using hands and feet, often because it is steep, uneven, or hard to reach.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/literary; used for describing struggle or awkward movement, especially upward or over obstacles. Commonly paired with 'up,' 'over,' or 'into.' Not used for smooth or easy climbing.
Spanish: trepar - escalar con dificultadPortuguese (BR): escalar com dificuldade - subir com esforçoPortuguese (PT): escalar com dificuldade - treparChinese (Simplified): 费力地爬 - 吃力地攀爬Chinese (Traditional): 費力地爬 - 喫力地攀爬Hindi: मुश्किल से चढ़ाArabic: تسلّق بصعوبةBengali: হাত-পা ব্যবহার করে উঠে গেল - কষ্ট করে উঠে গেলRussian: взобрался - карабкалсяJapanese: よじ登ったVietnamese: leo trèo vất vả - trèo lên một cách khó khănKorean: 힘겹게 기어오르다 - 애써 오르다Turkish: güçlükle tırmandı - sürünerek çıktıUrdu: مشکل سے چڑھا - ہاتھ پاؤں سے چڑھاIndonesian: memanjat dengan susah payah - menaiki dengan kesulitan
Example Sentences
She clambered up the ladder slowly.
basic
The children clambered over the rocks by the river.
basic
He clambered into the car after slipping on the ice.
basic
We clambered up the steep hill, grabbing at branches for balance.
natural
After the boat tipped, everyone clambered back on board as fast as they could.
natural
Covered in mud, she clambered out of the ditch, laughing at herself.
natural