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buckle
noun
verb
Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
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noun
Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
noun
A shape distorted by twisting or folding
verb
Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
“The highway buckled during the heat wave”
verb
Fold or collapse
“His knees buckled”
verb
Fasten with a buckle or buckles
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The highway buckled during the heat wave
His knees buckled
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