| Pronunciation: | `karu'beenur | ||
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| Matching Terms: | carabine, carabineer | ||
| Definition: | [n] an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes | ||
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| Synonyms: | karabiner, snap ring | ||
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| See Also: | fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast, hoop, ring | ||
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