piton
Pronunciation:
/ˈpiːˌtɒn/noun
Definitions
A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
verb
Definitions
To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.
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/ˈpiːˌtɒn/Definitions
A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
Definitions
To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.