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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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Additionally, a detachable crossbody strap and double carabiner allow the style to be carried while walking barefoot on soft ground.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Editors’ Picks The gear found at the scene included ropes, carabiners and harnesses.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Lashing straps and carabiners are available as optional extras.
—Ben Coxworth
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025
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.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Editors’ Picks The gear found at the scene included ropes, carabiners and harnesses.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Lashing straps and carabiners are available as optional extras.
—Ben Coxworth
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025
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.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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