ALL meanings of crampon
cram·pon
C c - 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
- noun crampon A metal plate with spikes fixed to a boot for walking on ice or rock climbing. 1
- noun crampon a spiked iron plate worn on boots or shoes for aid in climbing or to prevent slipping on ice, snow, etc. 1
- noun crampon 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. 1
- noun crampon An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes. Used for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice. 0
- noun crampon (botany) An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy. 0
- noun crampon (heraldry) A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook. 0