alpenstock
pronunciation
How to pronounce alpenstock in British English: UK ['ælpənstɒk]
How to pronounce alpenstock in American English: US ['ælpənstɒk]
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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 .