crampon

Definitions of crampon
  1. noun
    a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
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    type of:
    bande
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
  2. noun
    an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
  3. noun
    sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
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    type of:
    équipement sportif
    equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
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