Buckle
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Buckle
Noun
- A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else. Some other form of clasp used to fasten two things together. An image of a clasp (etymology 1 sense 1) used as the brisure of an eighth daughter.
- Some other form of clasp used to fasten two things together.
- An image of a clasp (etymology 1 sense 1) used as the brisure of an eighth daughter.
- A great conflict or struggle.
Verb
- To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun etymology 1 sense 1); hence , to fasten (something) in any way.
- To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun etymology 1 sense 1); hence , to fasten (something) in any way.
- To apply (oneself) to, or prepare (oneself) for, a task or work; also , to equip (oneself) for a battle, expedition, etc.
- To apply (oneself) to, or prepare (oneself) for, a task or work; also , to equip (oneself) for a battle, expedition, etc.
- To unite (people) in marriage; to marry.
Verb
- To cause (something) to bend, or to become distorted. To curl (hair).
- To cause (something) to bend, or to become distorted.
- To curl (hair).
- Of a thing (especially a slender structure under compression): to collapse or distort under physical pressure.
"It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."
- Of a thing (especially a slender structure under compression): to collapse or distort under physical pressure.
Noun
- A distortion; a bend, bulge, or kink.
"We can’t use that saw any more. It’s got a buckle in its blade."
- An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane, frequently occurring over deck joints or insulation, which may indicate movement of the roof assembly.
- Usually preceded by a descriptive word: a cake baked with fresh fruit (often blueberries) and a streusel topping.
- A curl of hair, especially a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also , the state of hair being curled in this manner.