crampoon

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cram⋅pon

[kram-pon]

–noun

1.	a spiked iron plate worn on boots or shoes for aid in climbing or to prevent slipping on ice, snow, etc.

2.	a device for grasping and lifting heavy loads, usually consisting of a pair of hooks suspended from a chain or cable, the upward pull on which provides tension for the hooks to grip the load on opposite sides.

Also, cram⋅poon [kram-poon]

Origin:
1275–1325; ME cra(u)mpon < OF crampon < Old Low Franconian *krampo, c. OHG krampfo, MD crampe; see cramp ²

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crampoon
noun
1.	a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects [syn: crampon]
2.	an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing [syn: crampon]

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