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Rarepiton
The correct spelling is piton.
How to pronounce piton
noun
IPA: /ˈpiːˌtɒn/
Say it like: Pit-on
The correct spelling is piton. A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber).
verb
- 1.To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.
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