buckle

v. to fasten a belt or strap using a metal clasp.

v. to secure or fasten a strap or belt by means of a buckle. Transitive in this sense.

“Please buckle your seatbelt before the plane takes off.”

“The driver reminded all passengers to buckle their safety harnesses securely before the off-road portion of the tour began.”

v. to bend or break because of too much weight or pressure.

v. to undergo structural failure by bending or warping under longitudinal compression.

“The metal shelves began to buckle under the weight of the heavy books.”

“Engineers discovered that the support beams had started to buckle due to the unexpected thermal expansion of the roof structure.”

v. to stop resisting and give up when you are under a lot of stress.

v. to yield or surrender under psychological or social pressure.

“He refused to buckle under the pressure of the difficult interview.”

“Despite the intense scrutiny from the press, the witness did not buckle and maintained her original testimony throughout the trial.”

n. a metal piece used to join the two ends of a belt or strap.

n. a mechanical device used for fastening two loose ends, typically consisting of a frame and a hinged tongue.

“The silver buckle on his belt caught the light as he walked.”

“The archaeologist identified the bronze buckle as a late Roman artifact, noting the intricate geometric patterns engraved on its surface.”

n. a place where something has bent or twisted out of shape.

n. a physical distortion, such as a kink or bulge, in a normally straight or flat object.

“There was a slight buckle in the floorboards where the water had leaked.”

“The technician pointed out a significant buckle in the railway track caused by the record-breaking summer heatwave.”

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