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carabiner
noun
car·a·bi·ner
ˌker-ə-ˈbē-nər 
ˌka-rə-
variants
or less commonly karabiner
: a usually D-shaped or oblong metal ring with one spring-hinged side that is used especially in mountain climbing as a connector and to hold a freely running rope
Examples of carabiner in a Sentence
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This bag features the Rains signature carabiner closure and magnet snap fastening.
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L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Beyond its obviously striking design, the carabiner is made even more hip by the way Cartier suggests wearing it: attached to your belt loop.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
Now Cartier is making a high jewelry moment out of a carabiner.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
When not in use, the shell stows into its own right-hand pocket and includes a carabiner clip loop for attaching it to your backpack.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
This speaker is waterproof, has up to 10 hours of playtime, and comes with a convenient carabiner clip.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Rivian has a stylish key fob that resembles a climbing-gear carabiner that would be fine to use.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
It’s also outfitted with a carabiner so that the kids can keep their AirPods in their possession at all times.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
While many trends are fleeting, the jewelry insiders seem to think this is just the beginning of the carabiner obsession.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Beyond its obviously striking design, the carabiner is made even more hip by the way Cartier suggests wearing it: attached to your belt loop.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
Now Cartier is making a high jewelry moment out of a carabiner.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
When not in use, the shell stows into its own right-hand pocket and includes a carabiner clip loop for attaching it to your backpack.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
This speaker is waterproof, has up to 10 hours of playtime, and comes with a convenient carabiner clip.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Rivian has a stylish key fob that resembles a climbing-gear carabiner that would be fine to use.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
It’s also outfitted with a carabiner so that the kids can keep their AirPods in their possession at all times.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
While many trends are fleeting, the jewelry insiders seem to think this is just the beginning of the carabiner obsession.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Carabiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carabiner. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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