climbing iron

Meanings

nounclimbing iron (plural climbing irons)

climbingA kind of crampon attached to the shoe to aid with climbing.
Synonyms: climber

nounA kind of crampon attached to the shoe to aid with climbing.

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nounan iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing

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