come-along
US /ˈkʌm.ə.lɔŋ/
UK /ˈkʌm.ə.lɔŋ/
1.
tirfor, polipasto manual
a device for pulling or tightening, typically consisting of a ratchet and pawl mechanism with a chain or cable
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He used a come-along to pull the fence posts tighter.
Usó un tirfor para apretar los postes de la cerca.
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The mechanic needed a come-along to align the heavy machinery.
El mecánico necesitaba un tirfor para alinear la maquinaria pesada.