What is another word for piton?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪtən] (IPA)

The term "piton" refers to a metal spike or peg used in mountaineering to anchor a rope. Its synonyms include anchor, spike, bolt, peg, cam, wedge, and chock. Each of these synonyms is used to secure a rope or harness to a durable object, providing stability and support to the mountaineer. While pitons were often used in the past, modern climbers typically use alternative techniques such as bolts or removable protection to avoid damaging the rock face. Nonetheless, the term "piton" remains a part of climbing vernacular, and its synonyms offer a glimpse into the wide range of hardware available for safe and successful ascent.

Synonyms for Piton:

What are the hypernyms for Piton?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    safety equipment, climbing equipment, climbing aid, mountain climbing equipment, mountaineering equipment, rock climbing equipment.

What are the hyponyms for Piton?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for piton (as nouns)

Usage examples for Piton

In the section south of the deep bay there are two less elevated and more irregular ridges, one running southeast and terminating in the piton Vauclin, and the other extending westward and presenting to view on the coast Mounts Caraibe and Constant.
"Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror"
Richard Linthicum Trumbull White Samuel Fallows
He took a steel piton out of his tool pack, transferred it to his left hand, and took out a hammer.
"Anchorite"
Randall Garrett
Then, working carefully, he hammered the piton into a narrow cleft in the rock.
"Anchorite"
Randall Garrett

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