godan verb (-ru)
clamber up; climb using hands and feet; crawl up
Describes climbing a steep or rough surface by using both hands and feet, often with effort. Similar to 這い上がる but emphasizes the upward movement along a surface rather than getting out of a hole or depression.
See also: 這い上がる (はいあがる)
子供たちは急な斜面を這い登った。
The children clambered up the steep slope.
猿が木を這い登っている。
A monkey is climbing up the tree using its hands and feet.