climbing iron vs spike

spike vs climbing iron

climbing iron and spike both are nouns.

climbing iron is not a verb while spike is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
climbing iron	Yes	No	No	No
spike	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spike is a hypernym of climbing iron; that is, spike is a word with a broader meaning than climbing iron:

climbing iron: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
spike: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

climbing iron (noun)	spike (noun)
an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing	sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
a spiked steel frame strapped to the boot to help in climbing trees, or poles.	a large stout nail
	any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
	a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
	a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
	a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
	each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
	a transient variation in voltage or current
	a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
	(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
	fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

climbing iron (verb)	spike (verb)
	add alcohol to (beverages)
	bring forth a spike or spikes
	manifest a sharp increase
	pierce with a sharp stake or point
	secure with spikes
	stand in the way of

Difference between climbing iron and spike

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