Definition of alpenstock:

part of speech: noun

Staff used for ascending the Alps.

Usage examples:

• The alpenstock was jerked violently out of his hand, and went glissading down the snow for a distance of a hundred yards at least. W. H. Le Mesurier in "An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc".

• An alpenstock leaned against the bench beside him, its iron point in the gravel. in "".

• He had no alpenstock and that also was a merit. in "".

• The guide, equipped with alpenstock and climbing irons, led the way, Richard followed him, and the hussars came trailing behind, with old Paul as rear guard. in "".