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buckle n. fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
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buckle v. [
clasp] fasten with a buckle or buckles
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buckle v. [
crumple] fold or collapse; "His knees buckled"
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buckle v. [
heave, warp] bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
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buckle n. [
warp] a shape distorted by twisting or folding
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