climbers

1. a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plantsSynonyms: climber

2. someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behaviorSynonyms: climber, social climber

3. someone who ascends on footExamples: "a solitary mounter of the staircase"Synonyms: climber, mounter

4. someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountainsExamples: "the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes"Synonyms: climber

5. an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbingSynonyms: climber, climbing iron, crampon, crampoon