KARABINER


Meaning of KARABINER in English

[ ˌkarə'bi:nə ]

(also carabiner )

■ noun a coupling link with a safety closure, used by rock climbers.

Origin

1930s: from Ger. Karabiner-haken 'spring hook'.

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