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2. Lobster clasp - Wikipedia

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   A lobster clasp, also known as a lobster hook, lobster claw, trigger clasp, or bocklebee clasp, is a fastener that is held closed by a spring. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The lobster clasp is opened or closed by actuating a small lever, after which it is attached to (or removed from) a short link-chain or a ring-like structure.

3. Carabiner - Wikipedia

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   Center is a standard carabiner rating. Using a carabiner to connect to a rope. A carabiner or karabiner (/ ˌ k ær ə ˈ b iː n ər /), [1] often shortened to biner or to crab, colloquially known as a (climbing) clip, is a specialized type of shackle, a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate [2] used to quickly and reversibly connect components, most notably in safety-critical systems.

4. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Daisy chains are 1-to-1.5-metre (3 to 5 ft) long webbing slings that have multiple small loops for carabiner attachment, which are made by stitching the sling at 8-to-15-centimetre (3 to 6 in) intervals. Like aiders, daisy chains are also a central part of aid climbing. They are used to attach the harness to the aider.

5. Chain - Wikipedia

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   Keychain, a small chain that connects a small item to a keyring; Chain sinnet, a method of shortening a rope or other cable while in use or for storage; Chain stitch, a sewing and embroidery technique; Chains were introduced by Chanel as weights in clothes, to improve their overall look. [1] [2] 1965 Chanel suit showing a "Chanel chain".

6. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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   A A-grade Also aid climbing grade. The technical difficulty grading system for aid climbing (both for "original" and an adapted version for "new wave"), which goes: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and up to A6 (for "new wave"). See C-grade. Abalakov thread Abalakov thread Also V-thread. A type of anchor used in abseiling especially in winter and in ice climbing. ABD Also assisted braking device. A term ...

7. Chatelaine (chain) - Wikipedia

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   Chatelaine bags refer to bags suspended from a waistband by cord or chain, which were popular from the 1860s to the end of the 19th century. [8] Chatelaines were worn by many housekeepers in the 19th century [9] and in the 16th century Dutch Republic, [citation needed] where they were typically used as watch chains for the most wealthy. Similar ...