crampon
/ˈkɹæmpɑn/
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Simple Meaning
Una herramienta de metal con púas que te pones en los zapatos para caminar sobre hielo o nieve.
When to Use
✈️Travel English⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“No olvides empacar tus crampones para la caminata en la montaña.”
“Me resbalé porque no llevaba mis crampones.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes. Used for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.