split ring

British  

noun

1. a steel ring having two helical turns, often used as a key ring

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Example Sentences

There was always a trick in Houdini's more startling performances, something like a false bottom or a split ring.

From Time Magazine Archive

The knot may also be used in lighter-tackle situations, such as tying on a hook or the split ring of a lure.

From Time Magazine Archive

The blade, when coupled with a five-inch Captain Mike's Swimmin' Tail jig trailer, creates strike-inducing action in a durable package, thanks to the short wire and split ring that secures the jig.

From Time Magazine Archive

Kittredge modifies his diamonds by removing the treble hook and attaching a No. 8 stainless steel split ring followed by a Bead Chain 131 swivel and a single Mustad 31022 9/0 or 10/0 Limerick hook.

From Time Magazine Archive

Attach the cord used for lowering the bottle into the water to the split ring on the rubber suspender.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)