Meanings of major climb in English

The decision to cancel the tender last September represented a major climb-down by the Government.

This is despite a major climb down by the Government which has left little of the originally sweeping reform.

The deal is widely regarded as a major climb down for the PM, who won power vowing to reverse budget cuts.

I think you did something exceptional, even without summiting: You opened a major climb up a virgin wall, and downclimbed a rarely repeated route.

I think we were very bold doing our first major climbs in such desolate country.

This year's event will deliberately avoid major climbs in order to change the pattern of racing.

Tom had an extraordinary career as a climber, with most of his major climbs of true historical consequence.

With the dirigible travelling at about 20 miles an hour the major climbed over the car and seated himself in the parachute.

On a cold, wet day of three major climbs, Saxo Bank leader Schleck did everything in his power to drop the Spaniard.

In 1965, at age 26, he was a Camp 4 denizen working his way through the major climbs.

And when the Major climbed a tree and hung from a limb by his tail they both jumped up and said to Mr. Crow:

They heard the Major climbing upon the roof, but did not demand any explanation, being deep in those bedtime confidences so dear to all girls.

Today, in the 121-mile stage to the ski station at Pla d'Adet, there are six major climbs in the final 75 miles.