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
verb
- 1
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
The highway buckled during the heat wave
- 2
fold or collapse
His knees buckled
- 3
fasten with a buckle or buckles
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