Climbing a pole is a physical activity that requires strength and agility. The crossword solutions for the term CLIMB, AS A POLE are SHIN (4 letters), SHINNY (6 letters), STEEP (5 letters), ASCEND (6 letters), and SCALE (5 letters). SHIN refers to the lower part of the leg, which is used to push off the pole when climbing. SHINNY is a slang term for climbing a pole, usually referring to a game in which two or more people try to climb a pole faster than the other. STEEP is an adjective used to describe a pole that is difficult to climb due to its height or angle. ASCEND means to move upwards, which is what one does when climbing a pole. Finally, SCALE means to climb, which is the action taken when attempting to reach the top of a pole.