crampon

Converse of object

• don: In a flash of inspiration, we donned crampons.
• wear: A few tragic accidents have resulted from people not wearing crampons or using an ice ax.
• put: At this point a quick timeout was taken to put crampons on.
• need: Do you think we'll need crampons for Ben Nevis?
• use: They managed most of the day without using crampons by a bit of step cutting.
• take: As I didn't have any heavy enough boots to take crampons I'd have to hire some.

Preposition: on

rock: I roped up to my friend Iain, as he was unsure of using crampons on rock.

Adjective modifier

• clip-on: Dual Grip sole suitable for use with clip-on crampons.
• fitting: Again often neglected, why waste time and effort if you can avoid fitting crampons!
• flexible: Boots with this midsole can be used with flexible walking crampons.
• c1: A C1 crampon with straps all round can be used on stiffer boots.
• step-in: Surprisingly, step-in crampons can be made to fit on fell-running shoes very well - on occasion.
• rigid: A more rigid twelve point crampon is better for winter climbing.

Modifies a noun

• technique: The course also includes an introduction to ice ax and crampon technique.
• skill: In the course of the journey some time will be spent teaching ice ax and crampon skills if required and crevasse rescue techniques.
• point: Max gave the bulge a try but the smell of sparking crampon points told me he was coming back down.
• scratch: From here a joyful climb up the soaring rocky arete ( second only to Aonach Eagach for crampon scratch marks!
• work: More pacing was followed by crampon work up the back of the corrie onto the plateau.
• fitting: The course however will start with an evening brief on Friday at 2000 hrs followed by equipment issue and crampon fitting.

Noun used with modifier

ax: The price does not include any accommodation, food or the hire of ice ax crampons, winter boots or any personal winter clothing.