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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
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This phone anchor is super secure with a double-gated carabiner with a twist-to-lock center locking mechanism.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
These washable, reusable towels come with their own storage bag and carabiner, so each member of your family can attach one to their bag.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
The ferro rod is stored inside the bottom of one leg, while the other leg is capped by a carabiner.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Your allies probably have LGBTQ+ coworkers, cousins or that person from their yoga class who has a labret piercing and a rainbow carabiner.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
These washable, reusable towels come with their own storage bag and carabiner, so each member of your family can attach one to their bag.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
The ferro rod is stored inside the bottom of one leg, while the other leg is capped by a carabiner.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Your allies probably have LGBTQ+ coworkers, cousins or that person from their yoga class who has a labret piercing and a rainbow carabiner.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for carabiner
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“Carabiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carabiner. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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