Carabiner

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An oblong metal ring with a spring clip, used in mountaineering to attach a running rope to a piton or similar device.
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  • n. A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.
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  • n. an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    ring    fixing    holdfast    hoop    fastener   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    krab    biner    snap-link    crab   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    dead-bolt    ealier    aft-motion    deadbolt    seat-belt   
     
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