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buck·le
 buckle
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- pronunciation:
- buh
k
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fastener, usually made of metal, that is used to join two ends of something.
The belt buckle is made of silver.
- similar words:
- catch, clasp, clip, fastener, hook, stud, Velcro
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| definition 2: |
a decoration that looks like a buckle, as on a shoe.
- similar words:
- pin
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| definition 3: |
a bend or bulge.
The buckles in the pavement made it hard to ride my bike.- similar words:
- bend, bulge, flaw, upheaval, warp
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| related words: |
latch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
buckles, buckling, buckled |
| definition 1: |
to join or fasten with a device, usually made of metal, that links two ends of something.
Buckle your seat belt.- synonyms:
- fasten
- similar words:
- attach, clasp, clip, connect, couple, hook, link, secure, strap
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| definition 2: |
to set oneself with will and a sense of purpose (usually followed by "down").
She should buckle down to her studies.- synonyms:
- knuckle down
- similar words:
- apply oneself, concentrate, exert oneself, study, work
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| definition 3: |
to bend or fall apart.
The bridge buckled in the wind.His knees buckled from the force of the blow.- synonyms:
- collapse, crumple, give way, warp
- similar words:
- bend, bulge, cave in, sag, shrink, twist
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| related words: |
bind, give, hitch, latch |
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