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buckle

/ˈbʌkəl/

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noun

plural buckles

[count] :a metal or plastic device that is attached to one end of a belt or strap and that is used to connect it to the other end

a belt buckle

verb

buckles; buckled; buckling

[+ obj] to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle

Buckle your seat belt.

to attach (something) with a buckle

She buckled the horses into their harness.

[no obj] :to bend or collapse from pressure, heat, etc.

The pavement buckled in the heat.

I suddenly felt dizzy and my knees/legs buckled. [=my knees bent and I began to fall down] - often used figuratively

He finally buckled under the pressure/strain of his job.

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to bend or collapse

Heat buckled the pavement.

buckle down

[phrasal verb] informal :to start to work hard

You had better buckle down if you want to get good grades.

buckle up

[phrasal verb] US :to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle

You should always buckle up [=(Brit) belt up] before you start driving.