CRAMPON


Meaning of CRAMPON in English

[ 'krampɒn , -pən ]

■ noun a metal plate with spikes fixed to a boot for climbing on ice or rock.

Origin

ME (in the sense 'grappling hook'): from OFr., of Gmc origin.

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