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CRAMPON [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crampon
1, record 1, English, crampon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crampon: an item in the "Sports Equipment" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - crampon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crampon d'escalade
1, record 1, French, crampon%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crampon d'escalade : objet de la classe «Équipement de sport» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - crampon%20d%27escalade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gaff
1, record 2, English, gaff
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crampon 1, record 2, English, crampon
correct
- linemen's climber 2, record 2, English, linemen%27s%20climber
correct, United States
- spurs 3, record 2, English, spurs
plural
- clinching irons 4, record 2, English, clinching%20irons
plural
- work clamps 4, record 2, English, work%20clamps
plural
- climber 5, record 2, English, climber
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A climbing iron used by a telephone lineman. 1, record 2, English, - gaff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 2, French, griffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grappin 2, record 2, French, grappin
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- grimpette 2, record 2, French, grimpette
correct, feminine noun
- étrier à griffes 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9trier%20%C3%A0%20griffes
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet qu'on fixe au pied pour grimper dans les poteaux ou les arbres [...] 2, record 2, French, - griffe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
- Explotación forestal
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- trepador
1, record 2, Spanish, trepador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- trepadera 2, record 2, Spanish, trepadera
correct, feminine noun
- garfio 3, record 2, Spanish, garfio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los dos hierros corvos armados de dientes que se fijan a los zapatos y sirven para trepar los postes. 2, record 2, Spanish, - trepador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crampon
1, record 3, English, crampon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- climbing iron 2, record 3, English, climbing%20iron
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice. 3, record 3, English, - crampon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are also two types of crampons: hinged and rigid. Hinged crampons provide flex at the instep and bend with the natural motion of walking and thus are the preferred style for almost any type of mountaineering except steep technical ice climbing. A rigid crampon does not bend at the instep so when climbing up steep technical ice, they allow the climber to keep their heel lower when front-pointing, thus less tiring as a result. However, rigid crampons tend to be heavier and will not perform as well in mixed terrain. Generally, most people will use hinged crampons. 3, record 3, English, - crampon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climbing irons: According to Chris Oates of Mountain Co-op (in Toronto), an obsolete term that refers to "crampons." 4, record 3, English, - crampon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 3, French, crampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- crabe 2, record 3, French, crabe
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Semelle amovible garnie d'une dizaine de pointes d'acier de 30 à 40 mm, que l'on fixe sous la chaussure pour donner l'adhérence sur les pentes de glace ou de neige dure. 3, record 3, French, - crampon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les crampons peuvent [...] s'adapter sur toutes les chaussures .... 4, record 3, French, - crampon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crabe : Mot d'argot qui correspond à «crampon». 2, record 3, French, - crampon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crampón
1, record 3, Spanish, cramp%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de metal con púas que se sujeta a la suela de la bota para escalar o caminar sobre el hielo o la nieve. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cramp%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Botany
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crampon
1, record 4, English, crampon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An aerial root, as in ivy. 1, record 4, English, - crampon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Botanique
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 4, French, crampon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Racine adventive, courte, inactive, servant à la plante pour se fixer aux murs, aux rochers et aux écorces. 1, record 4, French, - crampon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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