noun
- a metal framework with spikes or points worn on the sole of a boot or shoe to provide traction on ice or snow
Usage: also called crampon; commonly used in mountaineering and ice climbing
Examples
- The mountaineer strapped crampoons to her boots before ascending the icy slope.
- Crampoons are essential equipment for winter hiking on frozen terrain.
- He adjusted the crampoons on his feet to ensure they were secure.
- The sharp points of the crampoons bit into the ice with each step.