Buckle | Mean of buckle in English Dictionary
/ˈbʌkəl/
- Noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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]
- He finally buckled under the pressure/strain of his job.
- to cause (something) to bend or collapse
- Heat buckled the pavement.
- to start to work hard
- You had better buckle down if you want to get good grades.
- to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle
- You should always buckle up [=(Brit) belt up] before you start driving.
