tricouni
English
editEtymology
editFrom the nickname of the inventor, Félix-Valentin Genecand (1878-1957).
Noun
edittricouni (plural tricounis)
- A kind of metal nail fixed to the soles of shoes or boots to improve their grip.
- 1968, Gary Joll, Big Game Hunting in New Zealand, page 36:
- To add tricounis, first soak the boots for a day or so in cold water — this softens the leather of the soles and makes nailing easier. Next decide on how many tricounis you want, say, five or six per boot […]