alpenstock

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers

Word Origin

Alpenstock (n.)
"long iron-pointed staff used for hiking in mountains," 1829, German, literally "Alpine stick."

Example

1. The woman dropped her alpenstock on the rock , and walked nervously to and fro , clasping and unclasping her hands .

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