Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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turnbuckle | Yes | No | No | No |
coupling | Yes | No | No | No |
turnbuckle (noun) | coupling (noun) |
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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 | the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes |
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects | |
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together |