Definition of Buckle

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

Specialized synonyms: Belt Buckle
Generic synonyms: Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast
Terms within: Prong

2. Verb. Fasten with a buckle or buckles.
Exact synonyms: Clasp
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Antonyms: Unbuckle
Derivative terms: Clasp

3. Noun. A shape distorted by twisting or folding.
Exact synonyms: Warp
Generic synonyms: Distorted Shape, Distortion
Derivative terms: Warp

4. Verb. Fold or collapse. "His knees buckled"
Exact synonyms: Crumple
Generic synonyms: Break, Cave In, Collapse, Fall In, Founder, Give, Give Way

5. Verb. Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat. "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
Exact synonyms: Heave, Warp
Generic synonyms: Change Surface
Specialized synonyms: Lift
Derivative terms: Heave, Warp

Definition of Buckle

1. n. A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue.

2. v. t. To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to buckle a harness.

3. v. i. To bend permanently; to become distorted; to bow; to curl; to kink.

Definition of Buckle

1. to bend under pressure [v -LED, -LING, -LES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Buckle

buckeyes
Buckeye State
buckhorn
buckhorns
buckhound
buckhounds
buckie
buckie
buckies
bucking
bucking
Buckingham Palace
buckings
bucking bronco
buckish
buckle (current term)
buckled
buckled aorta
buckler
buckler
bucklered
bucklering
bucklers
buckler fern
buckler mustard
buckles
buckleya
Buckleya distichophylla
buckle down
buckle under

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