turnbuckle

Noun

Meaning

A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads. The joint in between can be turned to shorten or lengthen the device with mechanical advantage provided by the screw threads.

(nautical) A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

stretcher musculus tensor garrot tightener tompion

Hypernyms

coupling coupler

Examples

In most promotions, the wrestler to be tagged in must be touching the turnbuckle on their corner, or a cloth strap attached to the turnbuckle. Source: Internet

Crews quickly scooped Sami into military press position and tossed him into the turnbuckle. Source: Internet

Allin pulled off the padding of the top turnbuckle out of frustration. Source: Internet

Roddy put a chair on the Limitless One’s left leg and stomped it from the turnbuckle. Source: Internet

He charged and tried to flip over the turnbuckle, but his knee buckled. Source: Internet

Kenta ran Naito into the exposed turnbuckle for a good near fall. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Turnbow turnboy turnbroach Turnbull Turnbull's blue turncap