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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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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.
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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
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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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“Carabiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carabiner. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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