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Etymology
Image:Turnbuckle.jpg|thumb|right|A turnbuckle.
From turn + buckle
Pronunciation
audio|en-us-turnbuckle.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
en-noun
- A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads. The joint in between can be turned to shorten or lengthen the device with mechanical advantage provided by the screw threads.
- nautical A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)
Translations
trans-top|nautical equipment
Finnish: vanttiruuvi
trans-bottom
vi:turnbuckle
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