How to Use carabiner in a Sentence

carabiner

noun
  • Others hang from the top of the cage with a hook, rope or carabiner.
    Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Just slip the mount over a T-post and latch it in place with a locking pin and carabiner.
    John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, 12 Sep. 2019
  • In the female round, Leah can't figure out how to work the carabiner and loses a ton of time.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The duffel has carabiner clips on both sides of the bag, which reduces the bag's overall size when in use.
    Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • His work bag includes rope, carabiners, a head lamp, an ice axe, and a first-aid kit.
    Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Once placed, they are attached to the rope by a non-locking carabiner or draw.
    Chris Brinlee Jr., Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2016
  • The straps wrap around two trees with the carabiners at each end, and the entire setup process takes about five to 10 minutes.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • Slung over her hip was a chain (very Warped Tour), which attached to her belt loop via a carabiner.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Hook a heavy-duty chain link or a locking carabiner around the screw eye.
    Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • For every $3 donation to Linked For Life, a carabiner will be added to the chain.
    Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Point at keys hanging from my belt loop on a carabiner: [Keys/Open].
    Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023
  • Take some old clean keys and hook them onto a carabiner for a jingly good time.
    Redbook, 8 July 2011
  • With four gear loops, there's room for enough carabiners on outdoor climbs too.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 29 June 2023
  • For meals and drinks on the go, opt for one with a carabiner to clip onto your dog’s leash or utility belt.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 May 2022
  • Cupp is famous for putting with his bag hanging off a carabiner hooked to his waist.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2022
  • Tree Straps: Attach the hammock to the metal ring on the tree strap with an S-hook or a heavy-duty carabiner.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2022
  • Clip one end to the anchor, the other to the decoy spreader. Attach the decoy cord to the line winder, spool the winder, and tie a carabiner or S-clip to the end of the line.
    T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 26 Nov. 2020
  • And in Paris, Études also used a carabiner attached to a bungee cord as a substitute for a belt.
    Alex Tudela, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Extra credit: add a carabiner or bit of string to hang it from a tree or inside your tent.
    Outside Online, 25 July 2019
  • Because aluminum is not magnetic, the carabiner won’t stick to the top of the magnet.
    Ben Demchak, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2022
  • To rig it, tie a figure eight on a bight in the bouncer’s factory webbing, then clip the bight to a daisy chain with a carabiner.
    Emily Stifler Wolfe, Outside Online, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Chopova Lowena makes the alt-punk girl version with a thick leather carabiner belt and a mishmash of prints and plaids.
    Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Large carabiner clips, like those used by climbers, hold the swings securely but are easy to remove.
    Brenda Wegner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Made from nylon, the hammock can hold up to 500 pounds and comes with tree-friendly straps and carabiners for easy setup.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023
  • It’s equipped with a hole at the top of the knife (in the closed position) that allows it to be securely looped through a harness or carabiner.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The reflective trim, padded handle and the bottle opener on the adjustable carabiner are just the icing on the cake.
    Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Phil Oh The carabiner skirt made its Vogue street style debut in Paris during the spring 2019 couture season.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
  • There is an outer pocket and an inner pocket as well as a daisy chain to hook carabiners.
    Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
  • Another small part of the setup is attaching the carabiner clasp ring to the bottle cap.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 29 June 2020
  • Hook one side to a tree or pole, the other side to another one about the length of the cable away, and then attach your dog's leash to the mobile central carabiner.
    Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2022

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