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noun
A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
The area at either end of a bench where the edge of the glass is padded and meets the boards at a right angle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: coupling, coupler
History
From turn + buckle.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
