turnbuckle
/turn-buhk-uhl/US // ˈtɜrnˌbʌk əl //UK // (ˈtɜːnˌbʌkəl) //
转弯处,拐弯处,拐杖,转弯
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a link or sleeve with a swivel at one end and an internal screw thread at the other, or with an internal screw thread at each end, used as a means of uniting or coupling, and of tightening, two parts, as the ends of two rods.
Examples
When the correct adjustment has been secured, the turnbuckle must be locked to prevent it from unscrewing.
Two large turnbuckle eye-bolts give still greater rigidity at the bottom.
Turnbuckle—A form of wire-tightener, consisting of a barrel into each end of which is screwed an eyebolt.
Wire, Locking—A wire used to prevent a turnbuckle barrel or other fitting from losing its adjustment.
Make two collars out of wrought iron, the size depending upon the size of the turnbuckle.
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