carabiner

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noun car·a·bi·ner \ ˌker-ə-ˈbē-nər , ˌka-rə- \

variants: or less commonly karabiner

Definition of carabiner

: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

Recent Examples of carabiner from the Web

One trick: Shiny carabiners and quickdraws make great baby rattles.

— caitlin moran, The Seattle Times, "Elite female athletes balance climbing huge mountains, raising tiny humans," 16 Aug. 2017
When collapsed, the carry-on is small enough to stash under a bed or sofa; or use the carabiner handle to hang it in your closet.

— liz stinson, WIRED, "7 Smart Suitcases To Streamline Your Summer Travel," 4 July 2017
Two 2-inch stainless-steel screw eyes • 57 by 101 inches of white stretch fabric • Two carabiners•

— Popular Mechanics, "You Can Make Your Own Backyard Movie Theater," 4 July 2017
Two 2-inch stainless-steel screw eyes • 57 by 101 inches of white stretch fabric • Two carabiners•

— Popular Mechanics, "You Can Make Your Own Backyard Movie Theater," 4 July 2017
For more minimal storage needs, Matador makes the Droplet Wet Bag, a 3-liter water-resistant bag (with a less water-tight drawstring closure) that is housed inside a diminutive silicone housing, also with an integrated carabiner.

— judi dash, The Denver Post, "Travel Gear: Droplet XL Dry Bag," 13 June 2017
Climbers need only a few tools: a harness and shock absorber, hard hat, and carabiner clips to hook onto the cables, which are divided into separate sections.

— kate springer, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Your First Stop in Oman Should Be Climbing the Jabal Al Akhdar Mountain," 5 June 2017
Climbers attach themselves to the cables using a waist harness and carabiner clips.

— kate springer, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Your First Stop in Oman Should Be Climbing the Jabal Al Akhdar Mountain," 5 June 2017
For more minimal storage needs, Matador makes the Droplet Wet Bag, a 3-liter water-resistant bag (with a less water-tight drawstring closure), that is stored inside a diminutive silicone housing, also with an integrated carabiner.

— Philly.com, "Keep your gear dry with this compact bag," 28 May 2017

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