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karabiner

/ ˌkærəˈbiːnə /

noun

  1. 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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