crampoon
- noun
- UK
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crampón
- Before crossing the glacier, he strapped a crampoon onto each boot.
Examples
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Crampoons are essential equipment for traversing icy slopes safely.
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She wore a pair of crampoons for better grip on the ice.
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The mountaineer checked that every crampoon was securely fastened before the ascent.
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He bought new crampoons before his climbing trip.
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Before his climbing expedition, he carefully fitted his crampoons to ensure safety on the icy terrain.
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To prevent slipping on the frozen surface, she relied on her crampoons while hiking up the mountain.
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The guide instructed everyone to wear crampoons for better traction during the icy climb.
Synonyms
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8.9
An iron spike attached to a shoe to stop slipping on ice
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8.9
A metal frame with spikes that attaches to boots for walking or climbing on ice
A metal spike you put on a boot to help climb and stop slipping on ice
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Etymology
Crampoon comes from the old French crampon, which meant 'hook' or 'claw', and is related to the English word cramp. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a metal 'claw' on your boot that bites into the ice, which is exactly how a crampoon stops you from slipping while climbing.