alpenstock
/ˈælpənˌstɑk/
noun
- A long, strong stick with a metal point, used by hikers and climbers in mountainous areas.
- The old mountaineer leaned on his alpenstock as he crossed the rocky trail.
- Early explorers of the Alps always carried an alpenstock for balance and support.
- She used her alpenstock to test the depth of a snowdrift before stepping forward.
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