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crampon 1. one of a pair of pivoted steel levers used to lift heavy objects; grappling iron 2. one of a pair of frames each with 10 or 12 metal spikes, strapped to boots for climbing or walking on ice or snow crampon [′kram‚pän] (design engineering) A device for holding heavy objects such as rock or lumber to be lifted by a crane or hoist; shaped like scissors, with points bent inward for grasping the load. Also spelled crampoon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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