How to Use carabiner in a Sentence

carabiner

noun
  • Rope is through the rig, to the locked carabiner, to the hard point.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Others hang from the top of the cage with a hook, rope or carabiner.
    — Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • With four gear loops, there's room for enough carabiners on outdoor climbs too.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 29 June 2023
  • His work bag includes rope, carabiners, a head lamp, an ice axe, and a first-aid kit.
    — Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2017
  • The case even has a sleeve and carabiner to attach it to your luggage.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
  • Take some old clean keys and hook them onto a carabiner for a jingly good time.
    — Redbook, 8 July 2011
  • Hook a heavy-duty chain link or a locking carabiner around the screw eye.
    — Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Cupp is famous for putting with his bag hanging off a carabiner hooked to his waist.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2022
  • Once placed, they are attached to the rope by a non-locking carabiner or draw.
    — Chris Brinlee Jr., Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2016
  • Its straps are made of adjustable rope strands and attached by carabiners.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Just slip the mount over a T-post and latch it in place with a locking pin and carabiner.
    — John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, 12 Sep. 2019
  • It’s equipped with nine-foot tree straps and two carabiners, making the setup process a breeze.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Go for this handheld fan with a carabiner that attaches to your purse.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • If your patio is covered, hang the lights using screw eyes and carabiners.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Large carabiner clips, like those used by climbers, hold the swings securely but are easy to remove.
    — Brenda Wegner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The duffel has carabiner clips on both sides of the bag, which reduces the bag's overall size when in use.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • For meals and drinks on the go, opt for one with a carabiner to clip onto your dog’s leash or utility belt.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 May 2022
  • Lastly, it's got a little hole to string through a keyring, lanyard or carabiner.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
  • There is an outer pocket and an inner pocket as well as a daisy chain to hook carabiners.
    — Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
  • The tow rope had cut deep into her leg and the carabiner that held the tube to the rope anchored her under the tube.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
  • The ferro rod is stored inside the bottom of one leg, while the other leg is capped by a carabiner.
    — New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
  • That strap is a touch stretchy and has sturdy little locking carabiners to handle the link.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This nifty little pocket-sized gift serves as a carabiner and bottle opener, all in one.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Slung over her hip was a chain (very Warped Tour), which attached to her belt loop via a carabiner.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023
  • In the female round, Leah can't figure out how to work the carabiner and loses a ton of time.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Paracord and carabiners are great for hanging nearly anything up and out of the way for easy access.
    — Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
  • To avoid a phone snatching, use a phone lanyard that is secured to your person with a carabiner, or a firm neck or wrist cord.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
  • It’s designed with stretchy silicone straps that can fit around most phones and comes with a carabiner that can clip to your belt or daypack.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Because aluminum is not magnetic, the carabiner won’t stick to the top of the magnet.
    — Ben Demchak, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2022
  • The straps wrap around two trees with the carabiners at each end, and the entire setup process takes about five to 10 minutes.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023

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