# carabiner

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ · frequency rank #89,200

## Definitions
1. A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.

## Etymology
Shortened from German Karabinerhaken. Related to carabine and carbine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carabiner