climbing iron


noun
  1. one of a pair of spiked iron frames, strapped to the shoe, leg, or knee, to help in climbing trees, telephone poles, etc.

Origin of climbing iron

1
First recorded in 1855–60
  • Also called climbing spur, spur.

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