turnbuckle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.
  2. A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together.
  3. The area at either end of a bench where the edge of the glass is padded and meets the boards at a right angle.

Pronunciation

en-us-turnbuckle.ogg

Word forms

turnbuckle turnbuckles

Etymology

From turn + buckle.

Related words

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