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

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Examples of carabiner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand is best known for punky silver bracelets, carabiners, pendants and signet rings, all handcrafted in Bali and sold online. —Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

The speaker also comes with a loop and a carabiner included for convenient carry-on. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

Level 2 has both an autolock and a toggle switch to reduce accidental opening of the carabiner, while Level 3 combines the autolock, toggle switch, and an additional release button for extra security. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 May 2026

There are also plenty of hiking and camping accessories to shop for during Amazon’s early Memorial Day sale, like a 10-pack of carabiners for $9 or two rechargeable headlamp flashlights for $18 total. —Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

German Karabiner, short for Karabinerhaken, literally, carabineer's hook

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carabiner

• intervener
• intervenor
• misdemeanor
• misdemeanour
• cleaner
• diener
• gleaner
• greener
• keener
• leaner
• lienor
• meaner