noun🔗ShareSteigeisenAn attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes. Used for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice."She strapped the crampon onto her hiking boot before starting the climb up the icy mountain. "Sie schnallte die Steigeisen an ihren Wanderschuh, bevor sie den Aufstieg auf den eisigen Berg begann.sportwearitemtechnicalenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaftwurzelAn aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy."The ivy used its crampon to grip the brick wall as it climbed towards the window. "Die Efeu benutzte seine Haftwurzel, um die Ziegelmauer zu greifen, als sie zum Fenster hochkletterte.plantbiologystructurenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaken, KrampeA heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook."The old family crest featured a silver crampon on a field of blue. "Das alte Familienwappen zeigte einen silbernen Haken auf blauem Grund.heraldryfigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Steigeisen gehen, kletternTo walk or climb using crampons"Because the icy trail was too slippery to walk on in regular boots, the hikers had to crampon up the mountain. "Weil der eisige Pfad mit normalen Stiefeln zu rutschig zum Gehen war, mussten die Wanderer mit Steigeisen den Berg hinaufsteigen.sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
