2. Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to assist in gaining or keeping a foothold. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Crampet — Cram pet (kr?m p?t), n. [See {Cramp},n.] 1. (Mil.) A cramp iron or cramp ring; a chape, as of a scabbard. [Written also {crampit} and {crampette}.] [1913 Webster] 2. One of the plates of iron, with attached spikes, forming a pair of crampoons;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crampette — Crampet Cram pet (kr?m p?t), n. [See {Cramp},n.] 1. (Mil.) A cramp iron or cramp ring; a chape, as of a scabbard. [Written also {crampit} and {crampette}.] [1913 Webster] 2. One of the plates of iron, with attached spikes, forming a pair of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crampit — Crampet Cram pet (kr?m p?t), n. [See {Cramp},n.] 1. (Mil.) A cramp iron or cramp ring; a chape, as of a scabbard. [Written also {crampit} and {crampette}.] [1913 Webster] 2. One of the plates of iron, with attached spikes, forming a pair of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Crampon — Cram pon (kr[a^]m p[o^]n), n. [F. See {Crampoons}.] 1. (Bot.) An a[eum]rial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy. [1913 Webster] 2. a device with pointed metal projections worn over the shoes to provide traction when walking over ice, or in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cramponee — Cram po*nee (kr[a^]m p? n? ), a. [F. cramponn[ e]. See {Crampoons}.] (Her.) Having a cramp or square piece at the end; said of a cross so furnished. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
