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turnbuckle
noun
turn·buck·le
ˈtərn-ˌbə-kəl 
: 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 maneuver involved Paul picking up Mysterio from the middle turnbuckle and flipping backward with him in his arms.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
Scott got in on the action by sliding into the ring with Uso, climbing the ropes and standing on the second turnbuckle to hype the crowd.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Green was able to come out on to after transitioning off of the turnbuckle into her finishing move, the unprettier.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The babyfaces regained the advantage after Rhea handcuffed Rodriguez to a turnbuckle.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
Scott got in on the action by sliding into the ring with Uso, climbing the ropes and standing on the second turnbuckle to hype the crowd.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Green was able to come out on to after transitioning off of the turnbuckle into her finishing move, the unprettier.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The babyfaces regained the advantage after Rhea handcuffed Rodriguez to a turnbuckle.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for turnbuckle
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“Turnbuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnbuckle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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