A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads. The joint in between can be turned to shorten or lengthen the device with mechanical advantage provided by the screw threads
A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)
A metal appliance consisting of a thread and screw capable of being set up or slacked back and used for setting up
A threaded, adjustable rigging fitting, used for stays, lifelines, and sometimes other rigging
{i} coupling used to tighten rods or cables by a screwing mechanism (with two screws or with a screw and a swivel)
A metal fitting that is turned to tighten or loosen the tension on standing rigging
Similar to a threaded rod, except that the screw threads face opposite directions so adjustments can be made without removing the rod
Effectively a track rod but has left and right handed threads which allows the length to be adjusted with out removal from the car
similar to a threaded rod, except that the screw threads face opposite directions so adjustments can be made simply by turning the rod
A loop or sleeve with a screw thread at one end and a swivel at the other, used for tightening a rod, stay, etc
A device for connecting two parts of a bar, rod or rope together with an adjustable tension It consists of an internally threaded link turning on screws at each end threaded in opposite directions or- one end may have a swivel and the other a screw The link is operated by means of a wrench or a lever Frequently the link is constructed with a hole through the center for applying a marline spike as a lever