BDSM Lexicon · Cuffs & restraints

Snap hook

A snap hook is a metal hook with a spring closure that is used to quickly and securely attach parts to each other. Within BDSM, the snap hook is often used in bondage, restraint, and harness work, for example to attach cuffs, chains, or ropes to rings or harnesses.

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Related terms

• Dominant
• Hooks
• Carabiner
• Ankle cuffs
• Bondage

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