Alpenstock
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A long staff, pointed with iron, used in climbing the
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a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers
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An alpenstock is a long wooden pole or stick, usually with an iron point at the end, traditionally used by shepherds in the Alps. It is also commonly used by hikers, climbers, and mountaineers for balance and stability on difficult terrains.
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alp′n-stok, n. a long stick or staff used by travellers in climbing the Alps. [Ger. Alpen, of the Alps; stock, stick.]
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