English to English

buckle

('b/@/k/@/l )

fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a shape distorted by twisting or folding(noun.shape)

Synonym:
warp

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

fasten with a buckle or buckles(verb.contact)

Synonym:
clasp
Antonym:
unbuckle

source: wordnet30
fold or collapse(verb.contact)

Example:
His knees buckled.

Synonym:
crumple

source: wordnet30
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat(verb.change)

Example:
The highway buckled during the heat wave.

Synonym:
heave, warp

source: wordnet30
To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to buckle a harness.(verb)

source: webster1913
To bend permanently; to become distorted; to bow; to curl; to kink.(verb)

source: webster1913

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