crampoon

• Substantivo que designa uma ferramenta formada por duas barras de ferro curvas articuladas, usada para içar ou levantar objetos pesados, ou ainda um pino de ferro preso à sola do calçado para evitar escorregões no gelo ao caminhar ou escalar.

A noun referring to either a hinged pair of curved iron bars used for lifting heavy objects, or an iron spike attached to footwear to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing.

1. Lifting toolC2formal

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

   Garra de levantamento

   • The workers used a crampoon to lift the heavy stone block.
   • He secured the timber with a crampoon before moving it.
   • The old crampoon was made of forged iron.

   Sinônimoscrampongrapplegrappling iron

2. Ice climbing spikeC2formal

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

   Espigão para gelo

   • Mountaineers attach a crampoon to their boots for icy terrain.
   • He slipped because his crampoon wasn't properly fastened.
   • The crampoon's spikes dug into the ice for stability.

   Sinônimosclimbing ironcrampon