climbing irons

plural noun

1. spiked steel frames worn on the feet to assist in climbing trees, ice slopes, etc

Example Sentences

A chimney will be shown to you, prepared and swept in advance; you will find in it good climbing irons for your feet, and for your seat a little wooden board firmly stayed.

From Project Gutenberg

The guide, equipped with alpenstock and climbing irons, led the way, Richard followed him, and the hussars came trailing behind, with old Paul as rear guard.

From Project Gutenberg

Her gaze was fixed upon a stout man just ahead who wore climbing irons on his heavy shoes.

From Project Gutenberg

The pictures, some shot from above 20,000 ft., are breathtaking in clarity and detail; in a shot of the legendary Piz Pal�, fresh marks of alpinists' climbing irons are clearly visible.

From Time Magazine Archive

The H-H passenger rides high above smog and speed limits, encounters no parking problems, and gets farther from the madding crowd than a hyperthyroid hermit with climbing irons.

From Time Magazine Archive