buckle
/bˈʌkʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
Noun
a shape distorted by twisting or folding
Verb
fasten with a buckle or buckles
Verb
fold or collapse; "His knees buckled"
Verb
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"