crampon

cram·pon  (krmpn, -pn)

n.

1. A hinged pair of curved iron bars for raising heavy objects, such as stones or timber. Often used in the plural.

2. A spiked iron or steel framework that is attached to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping when walking or climbing on ice and snow. Often used in the plural. Also called climbing iron.

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[Middle English, from Old French, of Germanic origin.]

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crampon

Noun

a spiked iron plate strapped to a boot for climbing on ice [French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	crampon - a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects crampoon 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 climbing iron, crampoon, climber spike - sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"

Translations

crampon [ˈkræmpən] n → crampón m

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crampon [ˈkræmpən] n → crampon m

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crampon [ˈkræmpən] n → Steigeisen nt

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crampon [ˈkræmpən] n (CLIMBING) → rampone m