turnbuckle

English

Etymology

From turn +‎ buckle.

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Noun

turnbuckle (plural turnbuckles)

  2. A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.
  3. (nautical) A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together.
  4. (ice hockey) The area at either end of a bench where the edge of the glass is padded and meets the boards at a right angle.
    A player who is checked into the turnbuckles may be injured.

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