carabiner
A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to…A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects or for slinging gear (equipment) on one's person.
» I have a keyring with a carabiner and a dynamo lamp.
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1 sensesA metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects or for slinging gear (equipment) on one's person.
Karabinerhaken
караби́нkarabín
карабі́нkarabín
- an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes
Examples
2 sentencesI have a keyring with a carabiner and a dynamo lamp.
I have a keyring with a carabiner with a dynamo lamp.
Translations
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Origin
Shortened from German Karabinerhaken (“carbine hook”), reflecting that such a link was useShortened from German Karabinerhaken (“carbine hook”), reflecting that such a link was used for gear slinging even before it was used for rock climbing.
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Forms
plural: carabinersSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsSee also
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