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clamber over

/ˈklæmbə ˈəʊvə/

/ˈklæmbɚ ˈoʊvɚ/

Translations

clamber oververb

clambered over

Past Simple

clambered over

Past Participle

clambering over

Gerund

/ˈklæmbə ˈəʊvə/

/ˈklæmbɚ ˈoʊvɚ/

grimper par-dessusSe dit d’un passage pénible ou maladroit par-dessus un obstacle.

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the other side of the stream.

Les enfants ont grimpé par-dessus les rochers pour atteindre l’autre rive du ruisseau.

Additional translations

escaladerPlus littéraire ou plus général; insiste sur l’effort et la difficulté du mouvement.

Synonyms

scramble over

climb over

crawl over

clamber oververb

To climb or move over something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the other side of the stream.