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crampon

1.	(noun) an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
	Synonyms: climber, climbing iron, crampoon
	Related Words: spike

2.	(noun) a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
	Synonyms: crampoon
	Related Words: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron