1. Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
   "He tightened his belt by moving the buckle to the next hole"
    
2. A shape distorted by twisting or folding
   "The metal sheet had a buckle from the impact";
   - warp

1. Fasten with a buckle or buckles
   "He buckled his belt";
   - clasp
    
2. Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
   "The highway buckled during the heat wave";
   - heave, warp
    
3. Fold or collapse
   "His knees buckled";
   - crumple

Sounds like: buccal

Derived forms: buckled, buckles, buckling

Type of: break, cave in, change surface, collapse, distorted shape, distortion, fall in, fasten, fastener, fastening, fix, fixing, founder, give, give way, holdfast, secure

Antonym: unbuckle

Encyclopedia: Buckle, Paul