English Explanatory Dictionary

piton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
verb
  1. To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːˌtɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-piton.wav

Word forms

piton pitons pitoning pitoned

Etymology

Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).

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