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turnbuckle

/ˈtɜːrnˌbʌk.əl/

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noun

/ˈtɜːrnˌbʌk.əl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruПродолговатая металлическая муфта с вертлюгом на одном конце и внутренней резьбой на другом, в которую можно ввинтить резьбовой стержень для создания узла с регулируемой длиной или натяжением.

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 to form a unit adjustable for length or tension.

  1. Adjustable metal couplingC1formal

    An oblong metal device with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other, used to connect threaded rods and adjust their length or tension.

    ruРегулируемая металлическая муфта

    • The rigger used a turnbuckle to tighten the cables on the sailboat.
    • Turnbuckles are essential for adjusting tension in wire rope assemblies.
    • He installed a turnbuckle to secure the fence line.

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Forms
  • turnbuckles plural form
  • turnbuckles' possessive plural form
  • turnbuckle's possessive singular form