fifi hook

British

/ ˈfiːfiː /

noun

mountaineering a metal hook at the top of an étrier for attaching it to a peg and also connected by a cord to the climber's harness to pull the étrier up and prevent it being dropped

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Etymology

Origin of fifi hook

C20: of unknown origin

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