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How to pronounce buckle in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms warp
Type of distorted shape, distortion
Type Words
Synonyms clasp
Type of secure, fasten, fix
Type Words
Synonyms crumple
Type of break, cave in, founder, give, give way, collapse, fall in


His knees buckled.
Type Words
Synonyms heave, warp
Type of change surface
Has types lift


The highway buckled during the heat wave.
Type Words
Type of fastening, fixing, holdfast, fastener
Has types belt buckle

Examples of buckle

buckle
To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight.
From the dailyherald.com
It's not like buckle bunnies are dumb or anything, they were just kind of flaky.
From the denverpost.com
To him, the economy will grow if students pick the right fields and buckle down.
From the newsday.com
He was hurt defending on third-and-2, and his knee appeared to buckle under him.
From the heraldtribune.com
This is the time to buckle down and take the steps we need to save our industry.
From the dailynews.com
Pre-existing Conditions The Gulf Coast is the buckle on America's diabetes belt.
From the time.com
One, Imma build into a belt buckle with the usb cord and video cord as the belt.
From the scienceblogs.com
Fossil watch, 32-inch flat-screen TV, belt buckle, T-shirt, lapel pin, backpack.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Replays show the ankle didn't completely buckle, but she's clearly in some pain.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
  • Fasten with a buckle or buckles
  • Fold or collapse; "His knees buckled"
  • Warp: a shape distorted by twisting or folding
  • Heave: bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
  • The buckle is a device used for fastening two loose ends, with one end attached to it and the other held by a catch in a secure but adjustable manner. ...
  • The Buckle, Inc. is an upscale retailer selling apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women.
  • Buckles is a comic strip by David Gilbert about the misadventures of an anthropomorphic nau00EFve dog. Buckles debuted on March 25, 1996.
  • A clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap; The brisure of an eighth daughter; An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. ...