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buck·le
buckle
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- pronunciation:
- buh
kl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- buckle up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a fastener, usu. made of metal, that is used to join two ends, esp. as part of a belt.
- similar words:
- catch, clasp, clip, fastener, fastening, hasp, hook, hook and eye, stud, Velcro
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definition 2: |
a decoration that looks like a buckle, as on a shoe.
- similar words:
- pin, rosette
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definition 3: |
a bend, bulge, or crimp.
a buckle in the pavement- similar words:
- bend, bulge, crimp, distortion, flaw, upheaval, warp
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related words: |
latch |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
buckles, buckling, buckled |
definition 1: |
to join with a buckle.
Buckle your seat belt.- synonyms:
- fasten
- similar words:
- attach, belt, clasp, clip, connect, couple, hook, link, secure, strap
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definition 2: |
to cause to collapse, bend, or crumple.
Excess weight buckled the bridge.- synonyms:
- warp
- similar words:
- bend, collapse, crumple, deform, distort, twist
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related words: |
bind, hitch, latch |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to be joined with a buckle.
- similar words:
- catch, connect, couple, fasten, link
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definition 2: |
to set oneself with determination (usu. fol. 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 collapse, bend, or crumple.
The pier 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, heave, sag, shrink, twist
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definition 4: |
to yield, as to another person (usu. fol. by under).
- synonyms:
- knuckle under, yield
- similar words:
- capitulate, submit, surrender
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related words: |
give, sink, spring |
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phrase: |
buckle up |
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