climbing iron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈklaɪmɪŋ ˈaɪ ərn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈklaɪmɪŋ ˈaɪ ərn/

Definitions of climbing iron words

noun climbing iron 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. 3
noun climbing iron one of a pair of spiked iron frames, strapped to the shoe, leg, or knee, to help in climbing trees, telephone poles, etc. 1

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Origin of climbing iron

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Climbing iron

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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climbing iron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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