Meaning Of The Word Turnbuckle

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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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