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Crampon

//ˈkɹæmpɑn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.
  2. 2
    an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing wordnet
  3. 3
    An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy.
  4. 4
    a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects wordnet
  5. 5
    A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.
Verb
  1. 1
    To walk or climb using crampons.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French crampon.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French crampon.

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