They climbed up the rocky mountain.

Meaning: This sentence describes an ascent up a mountain characterized by rocky terrain.

Choice of Words: To climb is to move upwards on a steep surface, using one's hands and feet. Up means towards a higher position. Rocky means full of rocks or stones. Mountain is a large, natural elevation of the Earth's surface.

Alternative Expressions

They ascended the rocky peak.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the action of someone moving up a steep, rocky hill or mountain, but it uses more formal language.

Choice of Words: Ascended is a more formal word for climbed, which means to move upwards. Peak means the highest point of a mountain.

They scaled the rocky escarpment.

Meaning: This sentence describes the action of someone climbing up a very steep, rocky cliff using ropes or other equipment.

Choice of Words: Scaled means to climb a steep or vertical surface using ropes or other equipment. Escarpment means a steep, rocky cliff.

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