Meaning Of The Word Alpenstock

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alpenstock in American English
a strong iron-pointed staff used by mountain climbers
noun: a strong staff with an iron point, used by mountain climbers

alpenstock in British English
noun: an early form of ice axe, consisting of a stout stick with an iron tip and sometimes having a pick and adze at the head, formerly used by mountain climbers

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