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Definition of carabiner

carabiner

/ˌkærəˈbiːnər/
(UK: karabiner)
car · a · bi · ner
Plural:carabiners
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carabiner Lexical Profile

carabiner Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A specialized oblong metal ring with a spring-loaded hinged gate, used especially in rock climbing, mountaineering, and sailing to quickly and reversibly connect ropes, harnesses, and other safety equipment.

Example

"Before beginning her ascent, the climber double-checked that the locking carabiner on her harness was securely fastened."

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• Rhymes for carabiner

• Nearby Words

capuchin monkey
capybara
car
carabiner
caracal
caracara
caracas

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from German Karabiner, a shortening of Karabinerhaken ('carbine hook'), originally referring to a spring-loaded metal clip used by cavalry soldiers to attach a carbine rifle to a belt or bandolier.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carabiner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carabiner
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