What does "piton" mean?

A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

What is a synonym for "piton"?

Common synonyms include: iron spike, rock anchor, spike.

/ˈpiːˌtɒn/ noun, verb

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Noun

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

Verb

Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).