Definitions for: Crampon


[n] an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
[n] a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects



Webster (1913) Definition: Cram"pon (kr[a^]m"p[o^]n), n. [F. See Crampoons.]
(Bot.)
An a[eum]rial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy.

Synonyms: climber, climbing iron, crampoon

See Also: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron, spike

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