Crampon
noun
A metal tool with sharp points that people attach to their boots to help walk on ice or climb mountains.
For our mountain expedition, we need to pack our crampons to help us walk on the icy surfaces.
Often appears as...
- wear crampons
- attach crampons
noun
A device used in farming to hold soil in place.
To prevent soil erosion, farmers use crampons in their fields.
Often appears as...
- install crampons
- use crampons in farming
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A support used in construction to hold two parts together.
In bridge construction, crampons are used to hold two beams together.
Often appears as...
- construct with crampons
- use crampons
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A metal tool with sharp points that people attach to their boots to help walk on ice or climb mountains.
For our mountain expedition, we need to pack our crampons to help us walk on the icy surfaces.
Often appears as...
- wear crampons
- attach crampons
noun
A device used in farming to hold soil in place.
To prevent soil erosion, farmers use crampons in their fields.
Often appears as...
- install crampons
- use crampons in farming
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A support used in construction to hold two parts together.
In bridge construction, crampons are used to hold two beams together.
Often appears as...
- construct with crampons
- use crampons
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Equipment
Understand crampons as essential safety gear when moving on ice.
Always check your crampons for any damage before a climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Crampons are specifically for walking on ice or climbing, not for regular hiking.
We use crampons only when we reach the icy part of the trail.
Pro Tip 3/3Attachment Necessary
Crampons must be attached to boots; they are not standalone tools.
He attached his crampons securely before stepping onto the glacier.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Equipment
Understand crampons as essential safety gear when moving on ice.
Always check your crampons for any damage before a climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Crampons are specifically for walking on ice or climbing, not for regular hiking.
We use crampons only when we reach the icy part of the trail.
Pro Tip 3/3Attachment Necessary
Crampons must be attached to boots; they are not standalone tools.
He attached his crampons securely before stepping onto the glacier.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Equipment
Understand crampons as essential safety gear when moving on ice.
Always check your crampons for any damage before a climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Crampons are specifically for walking on ice or climbing, not for regular hiking.
We use crampons only when we reach the icy part of the trail.
Pro Tip 3/3Attachment Necessary
Crampons must be attached to boots; they are not standalone tools.
He attached his crampons securely before stepping onto the glacier.
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Video examples
Ice Man PIPE Ultimate...
it's like wow this is God's country you don't screw around just scale the wall quickly Tyler uses what's known as the German technique driving the sharp toe of his crampon deep into the ice to push his body upward
Video examples
Ice Man PIPE Ultimate...
it's like wow this is God's country you don't screw around just scale the wall quickly Tyler uses what's known as the German technique driving the sharp toe of his crampon deep into the ice to push his body upward
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