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karabiner
/ ˌkærəˈbiːnə /
noun
- mountaineering a metal clip with a spring for attaching to a piton, belay, etc Also calledsnaplinkkrab
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Word History and Origins
Origin of karabiner1
shortened from German Karabinerhaken, literally: carbine hook, that is, one used to attach carbines to a belt
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Example Sentences
I keep my keys on a karabiner, some kind of sentimental shout-out to production life and ye olde rock climbing days.
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