noun
crampon
Crampon (noun) means a spiked frame fixed to a boot to give grip on ice or other slippery ground.
noun
1
A spiked frame fixed to a boot to give grip on ice or other slippery ground.
2
A small root that grows above ground, used by a climbing plant such as ivy to cling on.
3
A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.
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Etymology
It is borrowed from French crampon.
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What is the meaning of crampon?
"crampon" (noun) means a spiked frame fixed to a boot to give grip on ice or other slippery ground.
What is another word for crampon?
Other words for "crampon" include crampoon, climber.
What are the different meanings of crampon?
"crampon" has 3 main meanings: 1. A spiked frame fixed to a boot to give grip on ice or other slippery ground; 2. A small root that grows above ground, used by a climbing plant such as ivy to cling on; 3. A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.
