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buckle

[ˈbʌkəl]

buckle Definition

  • 1a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap
  • 2to fasten or secure (a belt or shoe) with a buckle
  • 3to bend or give way under pressure or strain

Using buckle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buckle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She buckled her seatbelt before starting the car.

  • Example

    The strap on my bag has a broken buckle.

  • Example

    The bridge buckled under the weight of the truck.

  • Example

    He buckled under the pressure of the job.

buckle Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with buckle

  • to start working seriously and with determination

    Example

    I need to buckle down and finish this project by the end of the week.

  • buckle up

    to fasten one's seatbelt in a vehicle

    Example

    Make sure to buckle up before we start driving.

  • a phrase used to describe something that is complete or fully equipped

    Example

    This car comes with all the bells and whistles - it's got every belt and buckle you could want.

Origins of buckle

from Old French 'bocle', meaning 'boss, knob'

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Summary: buckle in Brief

The term 'buckle' [ˈbʌkəl] refers to a flat frame with a hinged pin used to join the ends of a belt or strap. It also means to fasten or secure something with a buckle, or to bend or give way under pressure or strain. Examples include 'She buckled her seatbelt before starting the car,' and 'The bridge buckled under the weight of the truck.' Phrases like 'buckle down' and 'buckle up' are commonly used to denote getting serious about work or fastening one's seatbelt.

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