noun
- metal devices with threaded ends used to adjust the tension or length of ropes, cables, or rods by turning
Usage: mechanical; nautical
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the turnbuckles to tighten the rigging.
- We used turnbuckles to secure the fence wire properly.
- The bridge cables were tensioned using large turnbuckles.
- Check the turnbuckles regularly to ensure the guy wires remain tight.
- The contractor installed turnbuckles to adjust the tension in the support cables.
- Marine turnbuckles are made of stainless steel to resist corrosion.