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Climber vs Hiker - What's the difference?

climber | hiker |

As nouns the difference between climber and hiker

is that climber is one who climbs while hiker is one who hikes, especially frequently.

As a verb climber

is to climb; to mount with effort; to clamber.

climber

English

Etymology 1

(climb)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who climbs.
  • A plant that climbs, such as a vine.
  • A bird that climbs, such as a woodpecker or a parrot.
    • Derived terms
    * social climber

    Etymology 2

    From climb; compare clamber.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To climb; to mount with effort; to clamber.
    • (Tusser)
    (Webster 1913)

    Anagrams

    * * English agent nouns

    hiker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who hikes, especially frequently.