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turnbuckle
noun
turn·buck·le
ˈtərn-ˌbə-kəl 
: 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
Examples of turnbuckle in a Sentence
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But nobody slams a diplomatic face into a turnbuckle.
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Richard Roth, CNN, 18 Sep. 2023
By 1945, legislators designated the Old Man as the official state emblem, emblazoned on road signs and license plates; a few years later, turnbuckles were installed to further secure the ledges.
—Jenna Russell John Tully, New York Times, 5 May 2023
Jon Moxley took a Judas Effect after hitting his head on an exposed turnbuckle, only to become the first person to ever kick out of the Judas Effect.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
Holliday sneaked in and smacked turnbuckle No. 4 to win the bout.
—Dan Gelston, ajc, 28 Jan. 2021
Then tighten the turnbuckle until the sagging end of the gate lifts and the latch works correctly.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
One cool spot where Charlotte sat on the turnbuckle with Rousey hanging upside down, Rousey straightened up to get in Charlotte’s face and Charlotte punched her to knock her upside down again.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
At one point Lashley climbed to the top turnbuckle and Omos grabbed him and gave him a face-first press slam.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
Maki Itoh’s facials were perfect for the AEW turnbuckle cam.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 19 May 2022
Richard Roth, CNN, 18 Sep. 2023
By 1945, legislators designated the Old Man as the official state emblem, emblazoned on road signs and license plates; a few years later, turnbuckles were installed to further secure the ledges.
—Jenna Russell John Tully, New York Times, 5 May 2023
Jon Moxley took a Judas Effect after hitting his head on an exposed turnbuckle, only to become the first person to ever kick out of the Judas Effect.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
Holliday sneaked in and smacked turnbuckle No. 4 to win the bout.
—Dan Gelston, ajc, 28 Jan. 2021
Then tighten the turnbuckle until the sagging end of the gate lifts and the latch works correctly.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
One cool spot where Charlotte sat on the turnbuckle with Rousey hanging upside down, Rousey straightened up to get in Charlotte’s face and Charlotte punched her to knock her upside down again.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
At one point Lashley climbed to the top turnbuckle and Omos grabbed him and gave him a face-first press slam.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
Maki Itoh’s facials were perfect for the AEW turnbuckle cam.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 19 May 2022
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“Turnbuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnbuckle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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