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creeper1 n DAE ~ 1 c (1859); DC (c1820-). Metal
device with sharp points, fastened to boot for walking on ice; cp CHISEL1.
1801 [THORESBY] 50 I was obliged to walk on creepers, (two pieces
of iron made to fit the feet, having prods to pierce the ice to prevent the foot from
slipping). 1861 DE BOILIEU 155 We generally wear what on the coast are called 'creepers,'
which are much the same as cricketers wear in England. P 207-67 Before he went out on the
ice he put on his creepers. 1971 NOSEWORTHY 188 Creepers. Small, flat pieces of iron with
the four corners bent outward which were strapped onto shoes to provide support when a
person walked on ice.
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