karabiner
nounUK /ˌkærəˈbiːnə/
US /ˌkærəˈbiːnər/
A karabiner is a metal ring with a clip that keeps climbers safe.
She clipped her rope to the karabiner before climbing the rock.
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2. A metal loop used to attach things together quickly and safely.
He used a karabiner to hang the water bottle on his backpack.
3. A piece of climbing gear that opens and closes with a spring gate.
The karabiner's gate clicked shut when she pushed it.
4. A strong clip used by rescue workers to hold equipment.
The rescue team attached the stretcher with a karabiner.