piton

Meaning

Noun

A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).

Verb

To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.

Synonyms

spike

coign

fix

gore

gusset

peak

pike

point

prod

prong

quill

quoin

score

shaft

shim

shot

spine

spline

sticker

tab

thorn

tine

tip

wedge

acantha

aculeus

barb

coigne

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpiːˌtɒn/

Etymology

Borrowed from French piton (“nail”).