crampoons

CIDE DICTIONARY

crampoons, n. pl. [F. crampon, fr. OHG. chramph crooked; akin to G. krampf cramp. See Cramp,n., and cf. Crampon.].

A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc. [1913 Webster]
Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to assist in gaining or keeping a foothold. [1913 Webster]

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