CRAMPON

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does crampon mean? 

• CRAMPON (noun)
  The noun CRAMPON has 2 senses:

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

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

  Familiarity information: CRAMPON used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CRAMPON (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

crampon; crampoon

Hypernyms ("crampon" is a kind of...):

grapnel; grapple; grappler; grappling hook; grappling iron (a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

climber; climbing iron; crampon; crampoon

Hypernyms ("crampon" is a kind of...):

spike (sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes)