- crampoon
- cram·poon
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crampoon
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crampoon — noun 1. a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects • Syn: ↑crampon • Hypernyms: ↑grapnel, ↑grapple, ↑grappler, ↑grappling hook, ↑grappling iron 2. an iron spike attached to the shoe to preven … Useful english dictionary
Crampon — Cram pon (kr[a^]m p[o^]n), n. [F. See {Crampoons}.] 1. (Bot.) An a[eum]rial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy. [1913 Webster] 2. a device with pointed metal projections worn over the shoes to provide traction when walking over ice, or in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mörsdorf — For Mörsdorf in Thuringia, see Mörsdorf, Thuringia. Mörsdorf … Wikipedia
ГАК СКЛАДНОЙ — (Clasp hook, Clip hook, Clove hook, crampoon) см. Храп. Гак складной. Самойлов К. И. Морской словарь. М. Л.: Государственное Военно морское Издательство НКВМФ Союза ССР, 1941 … Морской словарь
ХРАП, ХРАПЦЫ — (Cramp, crampoon, clasp hook, clove hook, sister hook) складной гак, состоящий как бы из двух простых гаков, складывающихся вместе. Употребляется там, где надо быть уверенным, что снасть или заложенный в X. подъемный строп сами не выложатся.… … Морской словарь
crampon — /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,… … Universalium
crampon — [kram′pən, kram′pän΄] n. [Fr < Frank * krampo, iron hook; akin to CRAMP2] 1. either of a pair of iron hooks for raising heavy weights 2. either of a pair of spiked iron plates fastened on shoes to prevent slipping: Also crampoon … English World dictionary
climbing iron — noun an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing • Syn: ↑crampon, ↑crampoon, ↑climber • Derivationally related forms: ↑climb (for: ↑climber) … Useful english dictionary
crampon — n. (US crampoon) (usu. in pl.) 1 an iron plate with spikes fixed to a boot for walking on ice, climbing, etc. 2 a metal hook for lifting timber, rock, etc.; a grappling iron. Etymology: ME f. F (as CRAMP) … Useful english dictionary
grappler — noun 1. combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground • Syn: ↑wrestler, ↑matman • Derivationally related forms: ↑grapple, ↑wrestle (for: ↑wrestler) • … Useful english dictionary
