Anagrams of: TURNBUCKLE

• an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension

• undo the buckle of

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

• the quantity contained in a bucket

• put into a bucket

• carry in a bucket

• fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

• a shape distorted by twisting or folding

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• fold or collapse

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

• A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.

• a low bed to be slid under a higher bed

• yield to out of weakness

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

• A decrepit motor car.

• Anything which is in poor condition or of poor quality.

• a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

• United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973)

• a piece of paper money worth one dollar

• a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

• mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)

• to strive with determination

• resist

• move quickly and violently

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched