\Cram*poons"\ (kr[a^]m*p[=oo]nz"), n. pl. [F. crampon,
fr. OHG. chramph crooked; akin to G. krampf cramp. See
{Cramp},n., and cf. {Crampon}.]
1. A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double
   calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.
2. Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to
   assist in gaining or keeping a foothold.