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

Illustration of carabiner

Examples of carabiner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amazon has a pair of collapsible dog dishes with carabiners attached for easy storage. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The accessories include a small fabric loop and a carabiner, providing more ways to easily transport the speaker around. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 July 2025

The brand’s signature carabiner clips, fluid silhouettes, and lightweight materials reflect a meticulous approach to design and technicality. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

This phone anchor is super secure with a double-gated carabiner with a twist-to-lock center locking mechanism. —Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025

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