Word of the Day: “Carabiner”

Yesterday, I was reading something by Merlin Mann (43 Folders, The Merlin Show, etc.) and came across the word “carabiner.” I always thought that “carabiner” was a weapon from Star Wars. But, after a quick Google search with the “define:” operator, I found that it is, in fact, a metal key ring (or, “used primarily in rock climbing to clip things to your harness easily”).

And, after a quick consultation of my Star Wars Visual Dictionary, I found that I was confusing it with three weapon-related Star Wars items:

• A blaster known as a Laser Carbine
• Chewbacca’s Bandolier
• Chewbacca’s Wookie Bowcaster

So, I now know the true definition of “carabiner.”