Overview of noun buckle

The noun buckle has 2 senses

• buckle -- (fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong)


• warp, buckle -- (a shape distorted by twisting or folding)

Overview of verb buckle

The verb buckle has 3 senses

• buckle, clasp -- (fasten with a buckle or buckles)


• buckle, crumple -- (fold or collapse; "His knees buckled")


• heave, buckle, warp -- (bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave")