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2. Tie down strap - Wikipedia

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   Member of the US Navy secures the strap of a pallet during a training exercise. A ratchet tie-down strap. A tie down strap (also known as a ratchet strap, a lashing strap or a tie down) is a fastener used to hold down cargo or equipment during transport. Tie down straps are essentially webbing that is outfitted with tie down hardware. This ...

3. Ratchet (device) - Wikipedia

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   A ratchet (occasionally spelled rachet) is a mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction. Ratchets are widely used in machinery and tools. The word ratchet is also used informally to refer to a ratcheting socket wrench.

4. Tie down hardware - Wikipedia

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   There are several types of buckles found in tie down straps. The two most common are threaded buckles and snap buckles. Threaded buckles work like those found on backpacks and duffel bags for the purpose of adjusting the length of the tie down strap. Snap buckles are also commonly found on backpacks and duffel bags to allow fastening of the ...

5. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   3M Dual Lock RFID transponder attached to car with hook-and-loop fastener The Slidingly Engaging Fastener was developed to address several problems with common hook-and-loop fasteners. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] Heavy-duty variants (such as "Dual Lock" or "Duotec") feature mushroom-shaped stems on each face of the fastener, providing an audible snap when ...

6. Handcuffs - Wikipedia

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   Each cuff has a rotating arm which engages with a ratchet that prevents it from being opened once closed around a person's wrist. Without a key, handcuffs cannot be removed without specialist knowledge, and a handcuffed person cannot move their wrists more than a few centimetres or inches apart, making many tasks difficult or impossible.

7. The best sleep masks of 2025, according to sleep scientists - AOL

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   Ideally, you want a snug-fitting sleep mask to block light effectively, so look for adjustable straps or elastic bands that can accommodate a wide range of head sizes. Mondshein adds, "Adjustable ...