| 单词 | screwgate |
| 释义 | > as lemmasscrewgate screwgate n. Mountaineering and Rock Climbing (in a karabiner) a threaded sleeve which can be screwed down to secure the hinged gate; (hence) a karabiner that uses such a locking device; more fully screwgate karabiner (also screwgate krab). ΚΠ 1964 Climber Feb. 17/2 Many weird shapes [of karabiners] are sold..when the standard oval is still the best, with or without the screw gate. 1965 Climber Feb. 12/1 A Tarbuck knot is used with the waist screwgate karabiner. 1987 D. Pevsner tr. P. Werner Klettersteig 11 I know that it is not recommended practice to use even a screwgate krab in a chest harness, but three-point loading is not so critical on Via Ferratas. 2007 P. Hill Rock Climbing xi. 151/1 Tie a French prusik and put it on the dead rope, then connect it to your harness with a screwgate in the usual manner. 2011 J. Davidson & K. Vaughan Ledge xiii. 158 The easiest way to disconnect it [sc. the rope] is to unclip the carabiner, but the locking screw gate won't budge. < as lemmas |
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