crampoon
crampoon · crampoons
A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones,…A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.
Meaning
1 sensesA clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.
More definitions
- 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
Origin
From French crampon.From French crampon.
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