a competition in which motor vehicles attempt singly to ascend a steep slope as fast as possible
hill climb in American English
noun
a racing event for motorcycles or automobiles in which competitors drive up a hilly course one at a time, the winner having the fastest time
Word origin
[1900–05]This word is first recorded in the period 1900–05. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cathode-ray tube, clone, desensitize, hookup, internship
Examples of 'hill climb' in a sentence
hill climb
It had a 15,000 2002 refit and competed in circuit and hill climb races but has recently been in storage.
The Sun (2017)
It has also competed in hill climbs and long-distance road rallies.
The Sun (2018)
Some modified cars may be eligible for sprints and hill climbs.