Definitions

1. noun

a person who climbs mountains, trees, buildings, etc., especially as a sport

“She was a skilled climber who had conquered many of the world’s highest peaks.”

2. noun

a device or mechanism that moves up and down, typically to lift or lower loads

“The elevator was a complex climber that had to be precisely calibrated.”

3. noun

a person who gradually gains power, influence, or wealth

“He was a climber in the corporate world, always looking for new opportunities.”

4. verb

to rise or ascend gradually, typically by pushing with the hands or feet

“She began to climber up the steep rock face, her hands and feet finding holds in the granite.”