verbπShareTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The metal shelf was buckling under the weight of the heavy textbooks. "materialphysicsstructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The heavy books on the shelf were causing the wooden board to start buckling in the middle. "materialphysicsbuildingstructureChat 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."personmindbodycharacteremotionattitudeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."The student, overwhelmed by the difficult exam, felt his resolve buckling under the pressure. "actionphysicsconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The students, eager to win the debate, were buckling into a fierce argument with their opponents. "actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buckle down; to apply oneself.""Since the deadline is tomorrow, I need to buckling down and finish this report tonight." "actionattitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten using a buckle."She was buckling her seatbelt before starting the car. "actionweartechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite in marriage."John and Mary are buckling down to plan their wedding after getting engaged. "familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of fastening a buckle."The child struggled with the buckling of his new belt. "actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA folding into hills and valleys."The buckling of the old wooden floorboards made walking across the room a little uneven. "geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of collapsing under pressure or stress."The bridge's eventual buckling under the weight of the heavy traffic was a disaster waiting to happen. "actionconditioneventphysicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWavy; curly, as hair."Her buckling hair cascaded down her shoulders in soft, natural waves. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA young male domestic goat of between one and two years."The farmer proudly showed us the buckling he planned to breed next year. "animalageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmoked herring."My grandfather enjoys a breakfast of toast and buckling every Sunday morning. "foodfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading