climbing iron
1climbing iron — n. either of a pair of metal frames with spikes that may be strapped over footgear, on the inside of the leg to aid in climbing trees, public utility poles, etc …
2climbing iron — noun an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing • Syn: ↑crampon, ↑crampoon, ↑climber • Derivationally related forms: ↑climb (for: ↑climber) …
3climbing iron — one of a pair of spiked iron frames, strapped to the shoe, leg, or knee, to help in climbing trees, telephone poles, etc. Also called climbing spur, spur. [1855 60] * * * …
4climbing iron — climb′ing i′ron n. bui one of a pair of spiked iron frames, strapped to the shoe, leg, or knee, to help in climbing trees, telephone poles, etc Also called climb′ing spur ,spur • Etymology: 1855–60 …
5climbing iron — noun Date: 1857 a steel framework with spikes attached that may be affixed to one s boots for climbing (as a pole or tree) …
6climbing iron — noun (countable usually plural) a small piece of metal with sharp points that is fastened under boots to make climbing less difficult or dangerous; crampon …
7Climbing wall — Climbing a rock textured wall with belay, modular hand holds, incuts, and protrusions A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, usually used for indoor climbing, but sometimes located outdoors as well.… …
8Iron Man's armor — refers to the powered metal suit worn by Tony Stark when he assumes his superhero role of Iron Man. The first version of the armor was created by Stark with the help of Ho Yinsen. Unlike most other superheroes, the appearance of Stark s armor has …
9iron rations — UK US noun [plural] a supply of emergency food, especially food for the armed forces Thesaurus: types of food or drinkhypernym pies and pastrieshyponym * * * ˌiron ˈrations f7 [iron rations] …
10iron — n. type of metal 1) to mine; smelt iron 2) cast; corrugated; crude; pig; scrap; wrought iron device for pressing clothes 3) to plug in an iron 4) to unplug an iron 5) an electric; steam iron rodlike device used for branding 6) a branding iron… …
