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piton

 

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Noun piton has 1 sense
  1. piton - a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
    --1 is a kind of
    spike

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Piton

1. Noun

Definition: A metal spike with a ring or eyelet at the top, driven into a rock or ice as a support or for securing a rope.

Sample Sentence: The climber used a piton to anchor himself to the rock face.

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2. Noun

Definition: A nonvenomous, constricting snake found mainly in the Indian subcontinent.

Sample Sentence: The python is a type of piton.

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3. Noun

Definition: A type of mountaineering anchor, typically composed of a metal rod inserted into a drilled hole in rock.

Sample Sentence: The pitons used in mountaineering must be strong and reliable.

Related Products: Mountaineering Pitons

4. Adjective

Definition: Referring to something popular or common among the local community.

Sample Sentence: The small café is a piton spot for locals in the neighborhood.

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