turnbuckle
Threaded tension adjuster
A turnbuckle is a metal coupling device with opposite internal threads at each end, used to adjust tension or length in cables, rods, or tie-downs.
Rotating the central body draws the threaded ends together or apart: Tighten the turnbuckle to take the slack out of the guy wire.
Common in rigging, fencing, and aircraft control systems.
Burial cloth or covering
- forestayForward mast-bracing cable
- backstayAft mast-supporting line
- halyardSail-hoisting tackle
- stayRemain in position
mast · boom · sailboat · yacht · sailing · cleat · winch · sheet
Secures things together
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- screwThreaded metal fastener
- nutHard-shelled seed
- washerSpacer ring for fasteners
clamp · bracket · shackle · clevis · swivel · coupling · ferrule · hook
Making less loose
- tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- loadCarried weight or burden
pull · stretch · tautness · slack · adjustment · preload · torque · force
Braided flexible cords
- ringClosed curve shape
- WWEPro grappling promotion
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- top ropeClimbing rope from above
ringpost · suplex · slam · wrestler · pinfall · submission · heel · face
shroud
Burial cloth or covering
stay · mast · boom · sailboat · yacht · sailing · cleat · winch · sheet · standing rigging
fastener
Secures things together
washer · clamp · bracket · shackle · clevis · swivel · coupling · ferrule · hook · anchor
tightening
Making less loose
- tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
load · pull · stretch · tautness · slack · adjustment · preload · torque · force · compression
ropes
Braided flexible cords
top rope · ringpost · suplex · slam · wrestler · pinfall · submission · heel · face · smackdown
scaffolding
Temporary exterior work platform
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
guy wire · formwork · structural · guardrail · handrail · fence · gate · canopy · tent · awning
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- wrestlingbody slam, wrestlers, takedown, pinfall, suplex
- hardwaredoor handle, hinge, lock, latch, screw
- boat partshull, keel, mast, rudder, helm
- Boating Gearanchor chain, bilge pump, boat hook, bow light, bow line
- fasteners & tightenersbolt, nut, screw, clamp, zip tie