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noun
Alternative form of crampon (attachment for a shoe)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: crampon, climbing iron, climber
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Broader terms: spike
noun
a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: crampon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
History
From French crampon.
