Buckle - Definition

n 1: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap;
often has loose prong
2: a shape distorted by twisting or folding [syn: warp,
buckle]
v 1: fasten with a buckle or buckles [syn: buckle, clasp]
[ant: unbuckle]
2: fold or collapse; "His knees buckled" [syn: buckle,
crumple]
3: bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The
highway buckled during the heat wave" [syn: heave,
buckle, warp]