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snap ring

American  

noun

Machinery.

  1. any of various kinds of metal rings that must be forced open to be used and snap back into place to make a snug fit.

snap ring British  

noun

  1. mountaineering another name for karabiner

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Etymology

Origin of snap ring

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the full locked position, the steering shaft may disengage over time.”

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2010

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