Pitons Meaning in English
word · lemma: piton
ˈpiˌtɔnz
PEE-tawnz
pˈɪtənz
PIH-tuhnz
Definition
Metal spikes or anchors driven into rock to support ropes, especially during rock climbing.
Usage & Nuances
'Pitons' is specific to rock climbing and mountaineering contexts. Usually used in the plural. Not to be confused with 'python' (the snake). Commonly combined with 'hammer' (to drive pitons) and 'rope'. Rare in everyday conversation.
Spanish: pitonesPortuguese (BR): pitonsPortuguese (PT): pitonsChinese (Simplified): 岩钉Chinese (Traditional): 巖釘Hindi: पिटनArabic: مسامير التسلقBengali: পিটনRussian: шлямбурыJapanese: ピトンVietnamese: pitonKorean: 피톤Turkish: pitoUrdu: پٹونIndonesian: piton
Example Sentences
The climber hammered the pitons into the rock.
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We need more pitons for this climb.
basic
The guide checked all the pitons before we started.
basic
He ran out of pitons halfway up the mountain.
natural
Make sure the pitons are secure before you trust your weight on the rope.
natural
Old pitons left by other climbers can be unreliable, so always check them yourself.
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