Tutucusu

Tutucusu is a Turkish noun that refers to a device designed to hold or secure another object in place. The word derives from the verb tutmak ('to hold') combined with the agentive suffix -ucu, yielding a term for an apparatus that performs the action of holding. In practical use, a tutucusu can be any clamp, bracket, retainer, or fastener used to stabilize components during manufacturing, assembly, testing, or storage. Common forms include spring clamps, friction-fit holders, magnetic retainer bases, and PCB edge holders. Materials range from metal alloys to plastics, and sizes vary from small laboratory fixtures to larger industrial clamps.

In operation, the tutucusu provides stability, alignment, and restraint, reducing movement, vibration, or misplacement during processing. It is typically a generic label in Turkish technical documentation rather than a reference to a single patented device; specialized subtypes exist for specific industries, including woodworking, electronics, textiles, and packaging. In multilingual mechanical drafting, the concept is shown as a holding element alongside other fixtures.