turnbuckle
noun
turn·buck·le
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Definition of turnbuckle
: a device that usually consists of a link with screw threads at both ends, that is turned to bring the ends closer together, and that is used for tightening a rod or stay
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Examples of turnbuckle in a Sentence
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This started a brawl outside the ring, which resulted in Rollins getting the advantage, placing Lesnar on the Spanish announce table, and then hitting a Frog Splash from the top turnbuckle onto Lesnar. — Aaron Oster, baltimoresun.com, "Seth Rollins cleanly beats Brock Lesnar, regains title at WWE Summerslam," 12 Aug. 2019 While the ref tried to get Anderson out of the ring, Gallows attacked, hanging Ricochet on the top turnbuckle. — Aaron Oster, baltimoresun.com, "Brock Lesnar cashes in at ‘Extreme Rules’ to become Universal Champion again," 15 July 2019 Tightening the turnbuckle tensions the cable, lifting the low corner of the gate. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "Do Repair Kits for Wood Gates Actually Work?," 22 Apr. 2017 The cable runs diagonally across the gate with the turnbuckle in the center. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "Do Repair Kits for Wood Gates Actually Work?," 22 Apr. 2017 Most consist of two to four corner braces, a turnbuckle, cable, and fittings. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "Do Repair Kits for Wood Gates Actually Work?," 22 Apr. 2017 The turnbuckle keeps the wires taut, allows me to hang the feeders, and, if far enough from the tree and the eaves, keeps the raccoons and squirrels from getting to the feeders — at least so far. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, "Readers share how they accommodate wildlife," 13 Apr. 2018 People who want to feed the birds but discourage other creatures from the feeders may find your turnbuckle idea worth a try. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, "Readers share how they accommodate wildlife," 13 Apr. 2018 The first floor features a hidden shower, amazing vaulted ceiling with turnbuckle trusses, and the first of two wine rooms. — Shannon Rooney, Philly.com, "Dreaming of your own wine cellar? Check out these suburban Philadelphia homes," 26 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'turnbuckle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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