Carabiner is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, like “CAR-uh-bih-ner” and rhymes with “binocular.” It’s a steel loop with a spring-loaded gate that’s used for attaching ropes, cords, and different gear.
Carabiners are important items of security gear for climbers, cavers, and different outside fanatics. They’re used to attach ropes, harnesses, and different gear to one another. Carabiners are additionally utilized in crusing, tenting, and different actions the place it’s needed to connect gadgets collectively shortly and securely.