crampon

• Substantiv, das eine mit Stacheln versehene Vorrichtung bezeichnet, die an Schuhen befestigt wird, um auf Eis nicht auszurutschen, oder eine gelenkige Eisenstange zum Anheben schwerer Gegenstände.

A noun referring to a device with spikes attached to footwear to prevent slipping on ice, or a hinged iron bar used for lifting heavy objects.

1. Lifting toolC1formal

   A hinged pair of curved iron bars used to raise heavy objects, such as stones or timber.

   Hebeklaue

   • The workers used a crampon to lift the heavy stone block.
   • A crampon is essential for moving large timber logs.
   • The blacksmith forged a sturdy crampon for the construction site.

   Synonymecrampoondog

2. Ice climbing spikeB2formalsport

   An iron spike attached to the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing.

   Steigeisen

   • Mountaineers attach crampons to their boots for glacier travel.
   • He slipped because he forgot to put on his crampons.
   • Modern crampons are made of lightweight steel or aluminum.