Snap Ring (Noun)
Meaning
An oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Climbers should always use a snap ring to attach their ropes to pitons to prevent falls.
- A snap ring can also be used to join two ropes together, forming a secure knot.
- As he reached for the next handhold, John accidentally dropped his snap ring down the cliff.
- Mountain rescue teams use snap rings to set up safety lines on difficult climbs.
- Her snap ring slipped off the carabiner, and Emily was left clinging to the rock face in a state of panic.