NOUN | artifact | turnbuckle | an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension |
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Meaning | An oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension. | |
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Broader | coupling, coupler | A mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects |
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