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crampon

Crampon (noun) means an attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.

noun
1
An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.
2
An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy.
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

Borrowed from French crampon.

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What is the meaning of crampon?

"crampon" (noun) means an attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.

What are the different meanings of crampon?

"crampon" has 3 main meanings: 1. An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice; 2. An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy; 3. A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.

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