climbing irons
spiked steel frames worn on the feet to assist in climbing trees, ice slopes, etc
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Bickerton improvized a pair of climbing irons, and, after some preliminary practice, ascended in fine style.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonHe saw that Martin and Tom were busy with the climbing-irons, and couldn't resist the temptation of hoaxing.
Tom Brown's Schooldays | Thomas HughesIf no nails are worn, climbing irons can be carried to strap on to the boot for walking on icy places.
How To Ski and How Not To | Vivian CaulfeildThis gives a perfectly firm support for the skis and answers the purpose of climbing-irons.
How To Ski and How Not To | Vivian Caulfeild“Climbing-irons,” or “crampons,” were also to make, no New York dealer being able to supply them.
The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) | Hudson Stuck
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