shinnying
Ascending by gripping
Shinnying is climbing by gripping with arms and legs and pulling yourself up, typically on a pole, rope, or tree trunk: He spent the afternoon shinnying up palm trees.
The word comes from shin, suggesting the role of the lower legs in this scrambling, inelegant style of ascent.
Climbing or resizing
- grippingHolding attention completely
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- clamberingAwkward, effortful climbing
- hoistingRaising with effort
shimmying · ascending · mounting · inching · hugging · wrapping · clasping · pole
scaling
Climbing or resizing
- grippingHolding attention completely
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- clamberingAwkward, effortful climbing
hoisting · shimmying · ascending · mounting · inching · hugging · wrapping · clasping · pole · tree
sliding
Moving smoothly across surface
- slitheringSmooth limbless locomotion
- wrigglingTwisting with short movements
- inchingMoving very gradually
edging · scooting · snaking · creeping · squirming · hauling · pulling · pushing · friction · bodyweight
nimble
Quick and light-moving
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
- spryLively despite years
lithe · flexible · limber · dexterous · quick · light · wiry · muscular · coordination · balance