noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.
2. 2
   an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension wordnet
3. 3
   A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together.
4. 4
   The area at either end of a bench where the edge of the glass is padded and meets the boards at a right angle.

   "A player who is checked into the turnbuckles may be injured."

Example

More examples

"A player who is checked into the turnbuckles may be injured."

Etymology

From turn + buckle.

Related phrases

mechanical advantage

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