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Wheeling pram with fleece covering - it helps with grip (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crampon

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'grip' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'wheeling pram with fleece covering it helps' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
an anagram of 'pram' is 'ramp' which is located in the answer.
'fleece' could be 'con' (I've seen this before) and 'con' is found within the leftover letters.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'with' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for crampon that I've seen before include "Grappling-iron" , "Spiked attachment for climbing boot" , "Gripping device" , "Climber's aid" , "Climber's boot spikes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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