noun
- a metal plate with spikes attached to a boot for walking on ice or climbing
Usage: mountaineering; ice climbing
Examples
- The mountaineer strapped on his crampons before ascending the icy slope.
- Without proper crampons, walking on the glacier would be extremely dangerous.
- She adjusted her crampons to ensure they were securely fastened to her boots.
- The climber’s crampons bit into the frozen waterfall as he made his way up.
- Ice climbing requires specialized crampons with front-pointing spikes.
- The guide checked everyone’s crampons before they began the glacier traverse.