buckle
1. [ noun ] (clothing) fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
Related terms: fastener belt_buckle prong
2. [ verb ] fold or collapse
Synonyms: crumple
Examples:

"His knees buckled"

Related terms: collapse
3. [ verb ] bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
Synonyms: warp heave
Examples:

"The highway buckled during the heatwave"

Related terms: change_surface lift warp
4. [ verb ] fasten with a buckle or buckles
Synonyms: clasp
Related terms: unbuckle fasten clasp
5. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 17857
6. [ noun ] a shape distorted by twisting or folding
Synonyms: warp
Related terms: distorted_shape heave
Similar spelling:   Buckley
  Bucklew
  buckleya
  bugle
  Buckelew
  Buckalew
  buccal
  buccula
  Bickle
  Bickley
  Beckley