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piton.

A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpiːˌtɒn/
  1. A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Occitan pitt- French -on French pitonbor. English piton Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).

verb/ˈpiːˌtɒn/
  1. To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Occitan pitt- French -on French pitonbor. English piton Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).

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