Associations to the word «Piton»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PITON, noun. A metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold.

Wise words

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