carabiner

noun

car·​a·​bi·​ner ˌker-ə-ˈbē-nər How to pronounce carabiner (audio)
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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Examples of carabiner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After graduating, Medhurst began her blog, Dressing Dykes, which chronicles everything from carabiners to the monocle as a symbol of lesbianism in the 1920s. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024 But the undeniable standout is a curious carabiner—for rock climbing of a different sort. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2024 Hammock Hardware: Connect each end of the hammock to the chain with an S-hook or a heavy-duty carabiner and inspect the setup to ensure that the hammock is properly attached and supported. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024 Additional features, like a phone pocket or a carabiner for keys, were noted. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for carabiner 

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Word History

Etymology

German Karabiner, short for Karabinerhaken, literally, carabineer's hook

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carabiner was in 1920

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“Carabiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carabiner. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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