1. metal spikes or cleats that attach to boots for traction on ice and snow
Usage: mountaineering; typically used in plural

Examples

• The mountaineers strapped on their crampons before ascending the icy slope.
• Without crampons, it would be dangerous to climb the frozen waterfall.
• She checked that her crampons were securely fastened to her boots.
• The sharp points of the crampons bit into the hard ice.
• Ice climbers rely on crampons to maintain their grip on vertical surfaces.
• He practiced walking in crampons before attempting the glacier traverse.