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BNC: 29711 COCA: 26627

crampon

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
crampon /ˈkræmˌpɑːn/ noun
plural crampons
crampon
/ˈkræmˌpɑːn/
noun
plural crampons
Learner's definition of CRAMPON
[count]
: a piece of metal with sharp points on the bottom that is worn by mountain climbers on the bottom of boots to make it easier to walk on ice and snow(冰上行走或攀登用的)冰爪,带钉铁鞋底usually plural通常用复数
BNC: 29711 COCA: 26627

crampon

noun

cram·​pon ˈkram-ˌpän How to pronounce crampon (audio)
1
: a hooked clutch or dog for raising heavy objects
usually used in plural
2
: a climbing iron used especially on ice and snow in mountaineering
usually used in plural

Illustration of crampon

Illustration of crampon
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In 1932 Henry’s son, Laurent, added dual front points to the crampon, which has become standard for vertical ice climbing as well as mountaineering. Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 The best part: The crampon-like aluminum bars stick to slick rock like Velcro. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2015 Weather permitting, strap on crampons and grab an ice axe for a walk on the spectacular glacier known as the Mer de Glace. National Geographic, 15 Sep. 2019 Don crampons, wield ice picks, and learn how glacial morphology has molded the landscape of the region. National Geographic, 12 June 2019 The test involved various traverses on steep ice that gauged candidates’ skills with crampons and ice axes. Simon Akam, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2019 There, candidates put on their crampons, almost universally worn over lightweight boots like La Sportiva Trangos, with no lip at the front. Simon Akam, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2019 Visitors planning to hike any of the trails on or below the rim should be properly prepared with crampons, trekking poles and even snow shoes. Bree Burkitt, azcentral, 26 Nov. 2019 He isn't equipped with hiking poles and doesn't appear to be wearing crampons (a traction device that attaches to the shoe for better mobility on snow and ice). Bree Burkitt, azcentral, 26 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French crampon, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch crampe

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crampon was in the 15th century
BNC: 29711 COCA: 26627

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