n.
Pronunciation: ' kram- ˌ pän
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French crampon, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch crampe
Date: 15th century
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
crampon 2