Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turnbuckle

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.01 in modern English

Syllables
turn-buck-le
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.

noun

A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together.

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.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From turn + buckle.

Inflected Forms

turnbuckles (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

turnbarrel

Questions

What does turnbuckle mean?
A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads.
Where does turnbuckle come from?
From turn + buckle.

How to pronounce turnbuckle

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