karabiner
pronunciation
How to pronounce karabiner in British English:
UK [ˌkærəˈbi:nə(r)]
How to pronounce karabiner in American English:
US [ˌkærəˈbinɚ]
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- Noun:
- an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes
Word Origin
- karabiner (n.)
- coupling device, 1932, shortened from German karabiner-haken, usually translated as "spring hook."
Example
- 1. 5a Route shall be considered successfully completed if it has been climbed in accordance with the existing rules and if the rope has been clipped from a legitimate position into the karabiner on the final quickdraw .