Carabiner

Pronunciation: /ˈkærəˌbiːnər/

Definitions of carabiner

noun a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components

Example Sentences

A1 I use a carabiner to attach my keys to my backpack.

A2 The hiker used a carabiner to secure himself to the mountain climbing rope.

B1 Before going rock climbing, make sure to check the condition of your carabiners.

B2 The experienced climber always carries multiple carabiners for different situations.

C1 The search and rescue team used specialized carabiners during the mountain rescue operation.

C2 The professional mountaineer demonstrated the proper technique for using a carabiner in extreme conditions.

Examples of carabiner in a Sentence

formal The hiker securely attached their water bottle to their backpack with a carabiner.

informal I always keep a carabiner on my keychain for easy access.

slang I love how versatile carabiners are - they come in handy for so many things.

figurative She used the carabiner as a metaphor for how she wanted to stay connected with her friends.

Grammatical Forms of carabiner

• past tense: carabinered
• plural: carabiners
• comparative: more carabiner
• superlative: most carabiner
• present tense: carabining
• future tense: will carabiner
• perfect tense: have carabinered
• continuous tense: is carabining
• singular: carabiner
• positive degree: carabiner
• infinitive: to carabiner
• gerund: carabining
• participle: carabining

Origin and Evolution of carabiner

First Known Use: 1911 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'carabiner' originated from the French word 'carabinier' which referred to a soldier armed with a carbine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'carabiner' evolved to describe a type of metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used for climbing and other activities requiring secure attachment.