biner

Gate-locking climbing link

A biner is a carabiner—a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly connect ropes, harnesses, and other climbing gear.

The clipped form is standard among climbers: Clip another biner to the anchor.

Some spell it 'biner to show the missing syllables.

climbing

carabiner

Spring-gated metal link

quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
belayAnchor a rope
rappelControlled rope descent

anchor · harness · rope · clip · gate · locking · D-ring · oval · HMS · pear-shaped

whitewater

kayak

Enclosed single-person watercraft

raftFlat water conveyance
canoeSlender paddled vessel
paddleFlat-bladed water tool

D-ring · rescue · tether · pontoon · canyoning · helmet · PFD · rigging · safety · portage

Opposites

attachment method

binerknot

Tied rope fastening

lashing · figure-eight knot · bowline · splice · rope knot

permanence of connection

binerweld

Heat-fused metal joint

Phrases

in a bindTrapped in difficulty
binder clipSpring-loaded paper fastener
legally bindingEnforceable under the law
ring binderHinged-loop paper organizer
three-ring binderHinged cover with metal loops
three ring binder

Family

bind, binder, binding, unbind, binds, bindery, rebind, bindingly, bine

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G