crampon

English - Turkish

Definition of crampon in English Turkish dictionary

buz mahmuzu

krampon

kanca

mengene

{i} kenet

perçin çivisi

{i} tırmanma demiri

{i} çivi

English - English

Definition of crampon in English English dictionary

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 iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing

a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects

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

{i} iron tool for lifting heavy objects; iron spike attached to shoes or on climbing boot to prevent slipping on ice or snow

An aërial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy

Crampons are metal plates with spikes underneath which mountain climbers fasten to the bottom of their boots, especially when there is snow or ice, in order to make climbing easier

{i} climbers

Related Terms

crampons

plural of crampon

Hyphenation

cram·pon

Etymology

[ 'kram-"pän ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English, from Middle French crampon, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch crampe.