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Buckle meaning

What does “buckle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“buckle” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong.

buckle

noun

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

  2. a shape distorted by twisting or folding

    Synonymswarp

verb

  1. fasten with a buckle or buckles

    Synonymsclasp
    Oppositesunbuckle

  2. fold or collapse

    “His knees buckled”

    Synonymscrumple

  3. bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

    “The highway buckled during the heat wave”

    Synonymsheavewarp

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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