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Crampoons
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What's The Definition Of Crampoons?Synonyms | Synonyms for Crampoons: Related Terms | Find terms related to Crampoons: See Also | Crampoons In Webster's Dictionary \Cram*poons"\ (kr[a^]m*p[=oo]nz"), n. pl. [F. crampon,
fr. OHG. chramph crooked; akin to G. krampf cramp. See
{Cramp},n., and cf. {Crampon}.]
1. A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double
calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.
2. Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to
assist in gaining or keeping a foothold.
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