karabiner

• Nom masculin désignant un anneau métallique allongé muni d'un système de verrouillage à ressort, utilisé en escalade et en alpinisme pour attacher une corde à un point d'ancrage ou relier deux cordes entre elles.

A noun referring to an oblong metal ring with a spring clip, used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes.

1. Metal clip for climbingB2formalsport

   An oblong metal ring with a spring-loaded gate, used in mountaineering and climbing to quickly connect ropes, carabiners, or other equipment.

   Mousqueton d'escalade

   • He clipped the rope into the karabiner on his harness.
   • Always double-check that your karabiner is locked before climbing.
   • The mountaineer used a steel karabiner for the anchor point.

   Synonymescarabiner