3. The highest point; the greatest degree.

We must look higher for the climax of earthly good.

I. Taylor.

To cap the climax, to surpass everything, as in excellence or in absurdity. [Colloq.]

Climb (klīm), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Climbed (klīmd), Obs. or Vulgar Clomb (kl&obreve;m); p. pr. & vb. n. Climbing.] [AS. climban; akin to OHG. chlimban, G. & D. klimmen, Icel. klīfa, and E. cleave to adhere.] 1. To ascend or mount laboriously, esp. by use of the hands and feet.

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