SportsAugust 26, 2026

crampons

KRAM-ponz

Definition

The spiked or cleated shoes worn by football (soccer) players for traction on the field.

Etymology

The word comes from the Middle French 'crampon,' meaning a hook or metal brace, which traces back to the Germanic root 'krampo' referring to something bent or hooked.

In the news

Guillaume Hoarau mentions that he has 'swapped the crampons for the microphone' to describe his career transition from being a professional footballer to working as a television consultant.

Guillaume Hoarau: “PSG can believe in the three-peat in the Champions League”

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French Football Weekly

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