English Explanatory Dictionary

carabiner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects or for slinging gear (equipment) on one's person.

Pronunciation

/ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ En-au-carabiner.ogg

Word forms

carabiner carabiners karabiner

Etymology

Shortened from German Karabinerhaken (“carbine hook”), reflecting that such a link was used for gear slinging even before it was used for rock climbing.

Synonyms

biner crab krab snap-link

Related words

carabine carabiniere carabinieri carbine slinger
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