HyperDic: crampon

English > 2 senses of the word crampon:
NOUNartifactcrampon, crampoona hinged pair of curved iron bars
artifactcrampon, crampoon, climbing iron, climberan iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
crampon > pronunciation
Soundskrae'mpaon
RhymesAmon ... yawn: 34 rhymes with aon...
English > crampon: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects.
Synonymcrampoon
Broadergrapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling ironA tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
Spanishcrampón
English > crampon: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing.
Synonymscrampoon, climbing iron, climber
Broaderspikesports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
Spanishcrampón
Catalangrampó

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