Definition of Buckle
Buckle
buck·le
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a contraption made from two pieces of metal used to hold something together;
e.g. The pilgrims were famous for wearing buckles on their hats.
(noun)
a type of desert pastry made from blueberries;
e.g. For dessert, we have a delicious blueberry buckle!
(verb)
to fasten or secure with a buckle;
e.g. He buckled his seat belt after he sat in his seat.
(verb)
to bend and give way and crumple or break down under pressure or weight;
e.g. The old bridge couldn't handle the weight of the new trains, and hence it began to shake and buckle.
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