crampon

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During the descent, Mamoyac's crampon-clad boots slipped on a patch of fresh snow with a harder pack underneath.

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  1. noun A hinged pair of curved iron bars for raising heavy objects, such as stones or timber. Often used in the plural.
  2. noun A spiked iron or steel framework that is attached to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping when walking or climbing on ice and snow. Often used in the plural. Also called climbing iron.

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  • The weather was overcast and at the crampon point it started to snow, which aided us later in the day.
  • A summer trail provided the best surface for our crampon points as six inches of snow had blown in and collected in the slight depression through the talus. —  GJSentinel - Latest News Headlines
  • Another fun evening was had, involving delicious food and great conversation around the fire, including a debate on the merits of either a slipper crampon or skins, designed to prevent skidding and falling on the icy path to the outhouse. —  GJSentinel - Latest News Headlines
  • This stuff no doubt adds some strength (especially to the plastic tab just behind the crampon mount, which does tend to snap off other models), but it's obviously cosmetic as well and does look good. —  - Lou Dawson's Backcountry Skiing Blog
  • Also featured is the Guide Pack, a 26L pack that's made with a lightweight sail cloth fabric (doubled on bottom and front for durability), and features a removable lid and all the goodies for winter packs like a crampon pouch, ski straps, etc, etc.
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  1. Middle English, from Old French, of Germanic origin.
 

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/ˈkræmpɑn, kræmˈpun/
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