English dictionary

buckle

/'b/@/k/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a shape distorted by twisting or folding

noun.shape

Synonyms warp

Source: WordNet 3.0
A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue.

noun

Source: webster1913

fasten with a buckle or buckles

verb.contact

Synonyms clasp

Antonyms unbuckle

Source: WordNet 3.0
fold or collapse

verb.contact

Examples
His knees buckled.

Synonyms crumple

Source: WordNet 3.0
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

verb.change

Examples
The highway buckled during the heat wave.

Synonyms heave warp

Source: WordNet 3.0
To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to <i>buckle</i> a harness.

verb

Source: webster1913
To bend permanently; to become distorted; to bow; to curl; to kink.

verb

Source: webster1913