: 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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The small bag lies flat in board shorts pockets and can be connected to a surfboard or SUP leash tie, or to kayak straps or a backpack with a carabiner.—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025 The Diesel x Casetify collection also includes phone charms, chains and even a carabiner, allowing wearers to customize their devices with utilitarian twist.—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 Unlike a carabiner or standard keychain-style loop, these require a hex key to remove.—Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 View 7 Images View gallery - 7 images The evolution of the Octo carabiner multitool is an unusual one.—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carabiner
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Etymology
German Karabiner, short for Karabinerhaken, literally, carabineer's hook
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