/kram"pon/ , n.
1. a spiked iron plate worn on boots or shoes for aid in climbing or to prevent slipping on ice, snow, etc.
2. a device for grasping and lifting heavy loads, usually consisting of a pair of hooks suspended from a chain or cable, the upward pull on which provides tension for the hooks to grip the load on opposite sides.
Also, crampoon /kram poohn"/ .
[ 1275-1325; ME cra ( u ) mpon crampon
krampo, c. OHG krampfo, MD crampe; see CRAMP 2 ]