ice-creepers

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of a pair of metal bands or plates equipped with caulks (def. 1) or spikes and attached to boots or overshoes for walking on icy surfaces.

See: caulk(def. 1),creeper

Quotations

1889

Ice-creepers [took] the place of wading boots.

1910

The men wore ice-creepers, so that their feet would clutch the slippery surface.