verbπShareTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The thin metal support beam started to buckle under the weight of the heavy roof. "physicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The heavy backpack caused the straps to buckle under the weight of the books. "physicsmaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person)."It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."mindhumanpersonattitudeactioncharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."After hours of pressure from his friends, John finally buckled and agreed to go to the party. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The students buckled down to their homework after a long weekend. "actionwarmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buckle down; to apply oneself."To succeed in the project, Sarah buckled down and studied every night. "actionworkachievementattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap."The belt's buckle was too big, so I couldn't fasten it securely. "wearitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe brisure of an eighth daughter."The eighth daughter's buckle was a significant family heirloom. "familyheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(roofing) An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. A buckle may be an indication of movement with the roof assembly."The roofer noticed a buckle in the roof over the kitchen extension, suggesting the structure might be shifting. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA distortion, bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal."The metal saw blade had a noticeable buckle near the handle, making it unusable. "materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA curl of hair, especially a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled."Her portrait showed her with a cascade of hair, each strand forming a perfect, shining buckle. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contorted expression, as of the face."Seeing the difficult math problem caused a buckle of frustration to appear on the student's face. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten using a buckle."Please buckle your seatbelt before we start driving. "wearactionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite in marriage."After a whirlwind romance, they decided to buckle themselves together in marriage and start their new life as husband and wife. "familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
