crampon

cram·pon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kram-pon]
- /ˈkræm pɒn/
- /ˈkræm.pɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kram-pon]
- /ˈkræm pɒn/

Definitions of crampon word

countable noun crampon Crampons are metal plates with spikes underneath which mountain climbers fasten to the bottom of their boots, especially when there is snow or ice, in order to make climbing easier. 3
noun crampon one of a pair of pivoted steel levers used to lift heavy objects; grappling iron 3
noun crampon one of a pair of frames each with 10 or 12 metal spikes, strapped to boots for climbing or walking on ice or snow 3
verb crampon to climb using crampons 3
noun crampon either of a pair of iron hooks for raising heavy weights 3
noun crampon either of a pair of spiked iron plates fastened on shoes to prevent slipping 3

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Origin of crampon

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English cra(u)mpon < Old French crampon < Old Low Franconian *krampo, cognate with Old High German krampfo, Middle Dutch crampe; see cramp2

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Parts of speech for Crampon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crampon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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