About The Word Turn-buckle
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Turn-buckle
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What's The Definition Of Turn-buckle?Synonyms | Synonyms for Turn-buckle: Related Terms | Find terms related to Turn-buckle: See Also | Turn-buckle In Webster's Dictionary \Turn"-buc`kle\, n. (Mech.)
(a) A loop or sleeve with a screw thread at one end and a
swivel at the other, -- used for tightening a rod, stay,
etc.
(b) A gravitating catch, as for fastening a shutter, the end
of a chain, or a hasp.
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