climber
noun/ˈklaɪmər/
Frequency rank: #10,924 most common English word
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains or other steep surfaces.
Example sentence
The experienced climber reached the mountain summit just before sunset.
Synonyms & related words
- mountaineer
- hiker
- alpinist
- scrambler
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