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Meaning of "turnbuckle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TURNBUCKLE

From turn + buckle.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TURNBUCKLE

turnbuckle  [ˈtɜːnˌbʌkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TURNBUCKLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Turnbuckle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TURNBUCKLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Turnbuckle

A turnbuckle, stretching screw or bottlescrew is a device for adjusting the tension or length of ropes, cables, tie rods, and other tensioning systems. It normally consists of two threaded eye bolts, one screwed into each end of a small metal frame, one with a left-hand thread and the other with a right-hand thread. The tension can be adjusted by rotating the frame, which causes both eye bolts to be screwed in or out simultaneously, without twisting the eye bolts or attached cables.

Definition of turnbuckle in the English dictionary

The definition of turnbuckle in the dictionary is an open mechanical sleeve usually having a swivel at one end and a thread at the other to enable a threaded wire or rope to be tightened.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TURNBUCKLE


bruckle
ˈbrʌkəl
bubukle
ˈbjuːˌbʌkəl
buccal
ˈbʌkəl
buckle
ˈbʌkəl
chuckle
ˈtʃʌkəl
honeysuckle
ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkəl
huckle
ˈhʌkəl
knuckle
ˈnʌkəl
muckle
ˈmʌkəl
parbuckle
ˈpɑːˌbʌkəl
penuchle
ˈpiːnʌkəl
penuckle
ˈpiːnʌkəl
pinochle
ˈpiːnʌkəl
pinocle
ˈpiːnʌkəl
puckle
ˈpʌkəl
ruckle
ˈrʌkəl
suckle
ˈsʌkəl
swashbuckle
ˈswɒʃˌbʌkəl
truckle
ˈtrʌkəl
unbuckle
ʌnˈbʌkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TURNBUCKLE

turn-off
turn-on
turn-up
turnable
turnabout
turnagain
turnaround
turnaround time
turnback
turnbroach
turncoat
turncock
turndown
turndun
turned out
turner
turneries
turnery
Turnhalle
turning

WORDS THAT END LIKE TURNBUCKLE

bare-knuckle
crackle
deckle
dill pickle
fickle
fishing tackle
freckle
grackle
ickle
near the knuckle
pickle
shackle
sickle
spackle
speckle
tackle
tickle
trickle
trumpet honeysuckle
white-knuckle

Synonyms and antonyms of turnbuckle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «turnbuckle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TURNBUCKLE

Find out the translation of turnbuckle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of turnbuckle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «turnbuckle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

花兰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tensor
570 millions of speakers

English

turnbuckle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टर्नबकल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وصلة ربط المقطورة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фаркоп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tensor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

turnbuckle
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tendeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Turnbuckle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spannschloss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

引き締めねじ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나사 조이 개
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Turnbuckle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

turnbuckle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறுக்குதலைப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टर्नबकल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

turnbuckle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tenditore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фаркоп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuplare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

turnbuckle
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

turnbuckle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vantskruv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

strekkfisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of turnbuckle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TURNBUCKLE»

The term «turnbuckle» is regularly used and occupies the 89.056 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TURNBUCKLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «turnbuckle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «turnbuckle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about turnbuckle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TURNBUCKLE»

Discover the use of turnbuckle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to turnbuckle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The adventures of Henry Turnbuckle: detective comedies
These stories are funny! The 29 Turnbuckle tales offered here mix black humor with “formula” crime stories in a hilarious twist to the hard-boiled detective tale.
Jack Ritchie, Francis M. Nevins, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1987
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Design of Machine Elements
7.16 DESIGN OF TURNBUCKLE 22 37 3.15 M20 26 44 4 M24 33 56 4 M30 39 66 5 M36 45 78 6 M42 52 92 8 M48 Table 7.5 (Contd) N.B.: (1) All dimensions in millimetres; (2) Refer to Fig. T-7.5. Fig. T-7.5 Step I Problem Specification It is ...
V. B. Bhandari, 2010
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Home Maintenance For Dummies
It's called agate repair kit or turnbuckle kit, and it consists of a cable with corner mounting brackets and a turnbuckle. The nice thing about a turnbuckle kit is that it can be tightened or loosened to raise or lower the gate. The kit contains: ✓ Two ...
James Carey, Morris Carey, 2011
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
used on civil aircraft of the United States. (2) New models of special turnbuckle assemblies and/or safetying devices manufactured on or after July 1, 1958, shall meet the performance requirements as set forth in sections 3 and 4 of Military ...
‎1961
5
Organizational Maintenance Manual for Combat Vehicle, ...
NOTE When inserting each turnbuckle body over the turnbuckle eyes, be sure one eye has the turnbuckle locking clip slot and the other eye does not. (d) Install turnbuckle B (sheet 1, figure 3-39) on chain end allowing 1 /4 inch of threads on ...
‎1983
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The Loner: The Bounty Killers: The Bounty Killers
The few times Turnbuckle had met Blanton, he had instinctively disliked and distrusted the man. The feeling seemed to be mutual. Turnbuckle swung his heavy body toward a door at the side of the office. It was smaller than the ornate door ...
J.A. Johnstone, 2011
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Crossfire: Crossfire
He knew the hoofbeats he had heard before the shooting started came from mounted gunmen sweeping in on the bodyguards Turnbuckle had hired. Those gunmen would soon target him and Turnbuckle. Something made him jerk his head ...
J.A. Johnstone, 2011
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Maintenance Instructions, Direct Support/general Support ...
REMOVE RlGHT REEL DRlVE CHAlN TAKE-UP TURNBUCKLE FROM RlGHT MAGAZlNE. • Loosen hex nut (8). Use 15/16 inch open end wrench. • Turn turnbuckle (9) until it is loose at bracket (10) and reel drive take-up carrier (11). Use 10 ...
‎1984
9
Trap
Yes, Mrs Turnbuckle, genuinely so. Inca in fact. Andean gold. Mrs Turnbuckle gazed rapturously at the ornaments. Maria smiled, and fingered the ring. Meely was horrified lest she offer it to Mrs Turnbuckle. If she did, and it was accepted, there ...
Peter Mathers, 2003
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Stage Rigging Handbook, Third Edition
Due to fatigue and shock loading over time, the wire rope can become deformed at the stress point of the clove hitch, and the termination will become even less efficient. 4. Turnbuckle The wire rope can be attached to the end of a turnbuckle ...
Jay O. Glerum, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TURNBUCKLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term turnbuckle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Views From The Turnbuckle: MITB Review, Normally Good PPV …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of WrestlingInc or its staff. Behind the Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania and ... «Wrestling Inc., Jun 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Remembering The Dream
The opinions expressed of this article are those of the author and do not reflect the WrestlingInc and its staff. When talking about pro wrestling, one of the ... «Wrestling Inc., Jun 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Elimination Chamber Review …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of WrestlingInc or its staff. WWE may have built up Elimination Chamber in ... «Wrestling Inc., May 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Kevin Owens Vs John Cena And What …
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of WrestlingInc or its staff. When Kevin Owens came out to accept John ... «Wrestling Inc., May 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Payback Preview, Kicking Off WWE's …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. Between mid-February and mid-May, WWE ... «Wrestling Inc., May 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Hey Look, It's Billy Corgan In TNA!
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. On Monday, TNA made a very important ... «Wrestling Inc., Apr 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Extreme Rules Review, WWE Falls Off …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. Leading up to Wrestlemania 31, it was widely ... «Wrestling Inc., Apr 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: What Happened To Bray Wyatt?
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. Ever since the first vignette aired on Raw ... «Wrestling Inc., Apr 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Indie Talent Search Vol. 3, Who Is …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. In both 2013 and 2014, I had a list of indie ... «Wrestling Inc., Apr 15»
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Views From The Turnbuckle: Wrestlemania Review, Star Ratings …
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of WrestlingInc or its staff. Among hardcore fans, the idea of ... «Wrestling Inc., Mar 15»

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