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ALPENSTOCK

\ˈalpənstˌɒk], \ˈalpənstˌɒk], \ˈa_l_p_ə_n_s_t_ˌɒ_k]\

Definitions of ALPENSTOCK

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A stout staff, furnished with an iron spike, used by mountain-climbers.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A mountaineers long iron-pointed staff.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Staff used for ascending the Alps.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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