noun:a pointed piece of metal used in rock climbing that is hammered into a crack in the rock in order to hold the rope which is attached to the climber
noun:a spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber)
Movie quotes
(..) We found similar evidence at Castle Gardens. Hemp strands. From a rope, I'd surmise. I don't see any piton holes, but... looks like he tied to this base and went down the shaft. Up high, he can act with the confidence of the devil himself. Not the devil. (..)
(..) It appears they go all the way to the ground. What do you think made these? Lucius. It's a piton. It fits. It would appear our killer is a climber. Miss Howard? Hello. (..)