: a device that usually consists of a link with screw threads at both ends, that is turned to bring the ends closer together, and that is used for tightening a rod or stay
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The babyfaces regained the advantage after Rhea handcuffed Rodriguez to a turnbuckle.—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Rhodes tried to pull off a Cody Cutter from the top turnbuckle but was caught by Gunther.—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024 During the match, Eudy jumped from the second turnbuckle looking to do a signature move, the big boot, on Steiner.—Hunter Patterson and Jason Jones, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024 But nobody slams a diplomatic face into a turnbuckle.—Richard Roth, CNN, 18 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for turnbuckle
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