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climbing iron

noun

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

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Also called climbing spur, spur.

Origin of climbing iron

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby climbing iron

climb indicator, climbing fern, climbingfish, climbing frame, climbing hydrangea, climbing iron, climbing irons, climbing perch, climbing rose, climbing wall, climb on the bandwagon
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