a common name for various hitch knots, which, as the name suggests, are easily adjustable without untying from the post or ring etc.

plural of adjustable hitch

A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.

(economics) The offering of loans by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to countries experiencing economic crisis, with the aim of adjusting their economic structure, improving international competitiveness, and restoring the balance of payments.

plural of structural adjustment

plural of adjustment center

(US) Part of a prison used for the segregation and isolation of difficult prisoners.

(travel industry, aviation) (Formerly, no longer in use) An IATA defined amount used to adjust Fare Construction Units in international airfare calculations.

plural of fine adjustment tool

(humorous) A hammer.