an aluminum, steel, or titanium snap-link used primarily for holding the rope and connecting it to gear; commonly referred to as biner

a "D", or "O" shaped locking metal clamp used to connect things together (in particular, load cables to baskets, or tie-off lines to chase vehicles).

An oval or D-shaped link of lightweight aluminum or alloy that serves as the climber's all-purpose connector.

Ger. karabiner-haken, "spring hook"] A metal ring having a latch ("gate"), used for attaching a rope to a harness or to a piton or other pro.

An oblong metal ring with a spring clip, used in mountaineering to attach a running rope to a piton or similar device. Usefulness: N/A(3 ratings) by allbyend () Rate It! this definition is ... useful somewhat useful incorrect spam / offensive

an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes

a metal loop used as a connector with a sprung swinging gate that allows a rope (or wire or nylong sling or similar) to be inserted or removed

a special kind of shackle used in mountaineering

See Karabiner.

Metal loop (usually aluminum) with a spring-loaded gate on one side used for connecting various parts of a climbing system. May be oval, pear- or D-shaped. Also "karabiner", " 'biner" or "krab".

An aluminum alloy link with a gate that one opens to insert the rope or a sling. There are many different designs, each with their own uses: a variety of different shapes with straight or bent gates, including some with locking capabilities.

Circular or D-shaped clamp made of steel or light alloy.

Metal loop (usually aluminum) used for holding the rope and connecting it to gear, with a spring-loaded gate on one side. May be oval, pear or D-shaped. They are often referred to as a ‘biners' or ‘crabs'.

Metal clip used for securing climbing ropes

A clip, used to secure items into the boat, and to construct safety and rescue systems

A device utilized extensively by high/low angle rescue teams. It is usually a "D" shaped type of metal link that opens on one side to insert rope or webbing.

locking metal link used to attach harness to hang loops.

A metal clasp with a spring loaded gate used to attach the rope to protection. Often just called a biner (pronounced "beener").

A miraculous device (named after your truly) that can be used as an anchor, as a link between the rope and protection, as a rappel brake, or as a clip for carrying various items up a climb. It also makes julienne fries-don't leave home without it.

Aluminum ovals with spring-loaded gates, used to clip two pieces of gear together or gear to a rope. Frequently called “snaplinks” in media reports, but climbers never use this term.

An aluminum snap-link used to connect parts of a climbing system

A metal snap-link that is used to attach the climbing rope to the various types of climbing equipment that are in use today including pitons, cams, bolts, etc.

Forged aluminum or steel devices of various shapes (oval, D-ring, etc.) with a spring-loaded gate through which a climbing rope can be threaded. The most basic all-around tool on a climber's rack, they are used variously for such activities as belaying, rappelling, prusiking and clipping into safety anchors. (Common usage: "Biner").

A metal quick link with a spring loaded gate that is used to connect harnesses, ropes or protection together. Also called "biners"

Forged aluminum devices of various shapes (oval, D, etc.) with a spring-loaded gate through which a climbing rope can be threaded. Used to connect to protection or to provide connections in an anchor. The gate of a locking carabiner can be screwed or locked tight for increased security.

A metal snap link through which climbing equipment (rope, protection) may be attached.

A link with a gate that is normally closed or that automatically closes, and is used to connect components of a personal fall protection system.