Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun crampon

2 senses of crampon

Sense 1
crampon, crampoon -- (a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects)
       => grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron -- (a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope)

Sense 2
crampon, crampoon, climbing iron, climber -- (an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing)
       => spike -- (sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction")