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buckle¹ Definition

buckle (buk′əl)

noun

  1. a clasp on one end of a strap or belt for fastening the other end in place
  2. a clasplike ornament, as for shoes
  3. a clasp on a strap that fits into a matching part on a post, another strap, etc. thereby securing the strap

Etymology: ME bokel, a buckle, boss of a shield < OFr bocle < LL bucula, beaver, shield < L buccula, cheek strap of a helmet, dim. of bucca, cheek: see buccal

transitive verb -·led, -·ling

to fasten or join with a buckle

intransitive verb

  1. to be fastened or joined by a buckle
  2. Obsolete to engage in a struggle; grapple

buckle¹ Idioms

buckle down

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to apply oneself energetically; set to work with effort

buckle² Definition

buckle (buk′əl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·led, -·ling

to bend, warp, or crumple, as under pressure or in intense heat

Etymology: ME bokelen, to arch the body < bokel, buckle; prob. infl. by OFr bocler, to bulge < bocle: see buckle

noun

a distortion caused by buckling; bend, bulge, kink, etc.

buckle² Idioms

buckle under

to give in; yield; submit

buckle Synonyms

buckle

n.

clasp, clamp, catch, fastening; see fastener.

buckle Usage Examples

Object

  • coefficient: Also plotted is a curve for the minimum buckling stress coefficient.
  • stress: The graph plots the initial buckling stress in the edge to which no direct stress is applied against the initial buckling shear stress.

Preposition: on

  • webbing: The adjustable buckle on the pole eyelet webbing also allows for effortless pole insertion.

Converse of object

  • brush: Anonimo engraved on reverse of the brushed steel buckle.

Adjective modifier

  • pewter: Out Of Stock - Only £ 22 " Live Fast, Die Young " Cool pewter belt buckle with tattoo inspired design.
  • adjustable: The carrier grows with the baby thanks to an adjustable buckle that gives maximum comfort for all ages.
  • gilt: The artifact captioned as the Maltby brooch is actually a gilt bronze buckle with garnets from East Boldon, Tyne and Wear.
  • stainless: Strong stainless steel buckle in a choice of chrome or gilt finish.
  • antique: A very pretty English antique brass buckle dating to circa 1860.
  • quick: An elastic waist band with a quick release buckle make up the belt system.

Modifies a noun

  • fastening: He is then guided step by step through the art of buckle fastening.
  • collar: The sizes shown for double webbing buckle collars are the actual length of the collar.

Noun used with modifier

  • fliplock: The bracelet has a double push button fliplock safety buckle on the clasp.
  • quick-release: Secure, quick-release buckle closure keeps them within easy reach.
  • belt: A very sweet English antique belt buckle, dating to circa 1920.
  • waist: Waist belt buckles would have borne the legend " SNY " rather than " US " .
  • chrome: The triple chrome buckles feature a quick release system for easy access.
  • brass: A very pretty English antique brass buckle dating to circa 1860.

Preposition: of

  • pipeline: Miles, D.J. , Calladine, C.R. Lateral thermal buckling of pipelines on the sea bed.

Preposition: under

  • strain: Rather than buckling under the strain of such funding requirements, VCOs should consider how they can turn them to their advantage.