Meaning Of The Word Turnbuckle
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Turnbuckle Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Turnbuckle?
turnbuckle in American English
a metal sleeve with opposite internal threads at each end for the threaded ends of two rods or for ringbolts, forming a coupling that can be turned to tighten or loosen the rods or wires attached to the ringbolts noun: a link or sleeve with a swivel at one end and an internal screw thread at the other, or with an internal screw thread at each end, used as a means of uniting or coupling, and of tightening, two parts, as the ends of two rods turnbuckle in British English noun: an open mechanical sleeve usually having a swivel at one end and a thread at the other to enable a threaded wire or rope to be tightened |
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