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Also spelt Karabiner. Also known as: crab, krab, 'biner.

A metal loop used as a connector with a sprung swinging gate that allows a rope to be inserted or removed. Often used in climbing but also in sailing and industrial rope access work (for example, cleaning the windows of tall buildings).


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