Found 2 items, similar to Crampoons.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: crampoon crampoon n 1: a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects [syn: crampon] 2: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing [syn: crampon, climbing iron , climber]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Crampoons Crampoons \Cram*poons"\ (kr[a^]m*p[=oo]nz"), n. pl. [F. crampon, fr. OHG. chramph crooked; akin to G. krampf cramp. See Cramp,n., and cf. Crampon.] 1. A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to assist in gaining or keeping a foothold. [1913 Webster]