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Can You Climb Down? The meaning is clear in context (so it’s a minor infraction) but “climb” almost always means to ascend. It can also mean to exit an enclosure, e.g. “climb out of the box”. Saying “climb down” is somewhat akin to saying “enter the outdoors” or “float to the bottom of the ocean”.

Can You Climb Down Something? There is nothing wrong with climb down, especially since it’s commonly used. Presently, this is how the verb climb can also be used. Contrary to what your source says, there is nothing imprecise or ambiguous about climb down. Choosing to use it or not use it is a matter of