'Crampoons' definitions:

Definition of 'Crampoons'

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  • Crampoons \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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to assist in gaining or keeping a foothold. [1913 Webster]

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