crampon

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈkɹæmpɑn/

Noun

crampon noun

An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes. Used for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.
An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy.
A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.

Verb

crampon verb

To walk or climb using crampons

Related terms

Synonyms

climbing iron crampoon climber spikes track spike gripper track shoe climbing shoe screw shoe antibot stomp pad klister kletterschuh smear slider snowshoe

Associated

buffet tosca clarinet boot climbing instruments manufacturer instrument ice musical paris famous

Rhymes

tampon stamp on clamp on amp on camp haan camp on champ on cramp on damp on encamp on

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