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2. Turnbuckle - Wikipedia

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   A turnbuckle, stretching screw or bottlescrew is a device for adjusting the tension or length of ropes, cables, tie rods, and other tensioning systems. It normally consists of two threaded eye bolts , one screwed into each end of a small metal frame, one with a conventional right-hand thread and the other with a left-hand thread.

3. Mechanically stabilized earth - Wikipedia

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   Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE or reinforced soil) is soil constructed with artificial reinforcing. It can be used for retaining walls , bridge abutments, seawalls , and dikes . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Although the basic principles of MSE have been used throughout history, MSE was developed in its current form in the 1960s.

4. Clevis fastener - Wikipedia

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   The clevis is a U-shaped piece that has holes at the end of the prongs to accept the clevis pin. The clevis pin is similar to a bolt, but is either partially threaded or unthreaded with a cross-hole for a split pin.

5. Screen Door - Wikipedia

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   Screen Door is a Toronto-based independent production company specializing in dramatic films and mini-series. Formed in 1999 by producers Heather Haldane and Mary Young Leckie, the company is the outcome of a long-standing professional relationship that began with their producing the feature film, WHERE THE SPIRIT LIVES.

6. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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   2. In service, even if not currently underway, but not stranded, crewless, in repair, or under construction (e.g. "the company has 10 ships afloat"). afore 1. In, on, or toward the fore or front of a vessel. [3] 2. In front of a vessel. aft Toward the stern or rear of a vessel.