Piton
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpiːˌtɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Piton is a noun meaning (climbing) A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
Meaning
(climbing) A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
More Meanings
- (climbing) To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.
Word Forms
- pitons
- pitoning
- pitoned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knifeblade, spike, bergstock, whammer, pile, picket.
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