piton

[US]/'piːtɒn/
[UK]/'pitɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Steep mountain peak;Steel spike, piton.
Word Forms
Pluralpitons

Phrases & Collocations

climbing piton

Example Sentences

with cords and pitons they anchored him to the rock.

5 When a piton is intentionally removed it should be replaced with a fixed hanger or ringbolt.

The climbers secured the rope to the piton.

She carefully placed the piton into the rock crevice.

He used a hammer to drive the piton into the hard rock.

The piton helped anchor the climber's safety line.

They relied on pitons for protection while climbing.

The piton got stuck in a crack in the wall.

The climber carefully removed the piton from the rock.

They carried a variety of pitons for different types of rock.

The piton was essential for securing the climbing route.

She practiced placing pitons in a climbing course.

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