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piton

 

[ หˆpiหtษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

climbing gear

A piton is a metal spike that is driven into a rock face to serve as an anchor point for climbing. Climbers use them to secure their ropes and ensure safety while ascending or descending. They come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different types of climbing terrains.

Synonyms

anchor, anchor point, spike

Examples of usage

  • He hammered the piton into the rock to secure his rope.
  • The experienced climber always carried extra pitons for safety.
  • Using a piton can make a difficult climb more manageable.

Translations

Translations of the word "piton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pitรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Piton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pitรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pitรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’‰ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ piton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pitรณn

Etymology

The word 'piton' comes from the French word for 'spike' or 'peg,' which is derived from the Old French 'piton', meaning 'a small nail or peg used in climbing.' This term has been used in the context of mountaineering and climbing since the mid-20th century when such gear became common among climbers. The popularity of pitons in climbing grew with the development of rock climbing as a sport in the 1950s, where they were used to establish routes on challenging rock formations. As climbing techniques evolved, so did the use of pitons, leading to advancements in their design and material, making them safer and more effective for climbers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,467, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.