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cram·pon
(krăm′pŏn′, -pən)n. often crampons
1. A hinged pair of curved iron bars for raising heavy objects, such as stones or timber.
2. A framework of metal spikes strapped or clipped to the sole of a boot or shoe to prevent slipping when walking or climbing on ice and snow. Also called climbing iron.
[Middle English, from Old French, of Germanic origin.]
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crampon
(ˈkræmpən)n
1. (Tools) one of a pair of pivoted steel levers used to lift heavy objects; grappling iron
2. (Mountaineering) (often plural) one of a pair of frames each with 10 or 12 metal spikes, strapped to boots for climbing or walking on ice or snow
vb
(Mountaineering) to climb using crampons
[C15: from French, from Middle Dutch crampe hook; see cramp2]
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cram•pon
(ˈkræm pɒn)also cram•poon
(kræmˈpun)n.
1. a spiked iron plate worn on boots or shoes for aid in climbing or to prevent slipping on ice, snow, etc.
2. a grapnel attached to a chain or cable, used esp. for lifting blocks of stone.
[1275–1325; Middle English < Old French < Frankish *krampo, c. Old High German krampfo, Middle Dutch crampe; see cramp2]
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crampon
Past participle: cramponed
Gerund: cramponing
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| Noun | 1. | crampon - a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope |
| 2. | crampon - 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; "spikes provide greater traction" |
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crampon
n → Steigeisen nt
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