hill climb

English

Noun

hill climb (plural hill climbs)

1. A sporting event, during which vehicles are driven or ridden up a steep incline. The goal is to reach the highest level on the slope.

Verb

hill climb (third-person singular simple present hill climbs, present participle hill climbing, simple past and past participle hill climbed)

1. (intransitive) To attempt to ascend a steep slope using a motor vehicle or bicycle.

   Hill climbing requires considerable skill.

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