noun🔗ShareA 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."The construction worker tightened the cable using a turnbuckle to make sure the support beam was perfectly straight. "technicalmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)"The worker tightened the turnbuckle to pull the fence posts closer together and secure the wire fence. "technicalmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
