Piton

//ˈpiːˌtɒn// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
  2. 2
    a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

Etymology

Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).

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