IPA: /ˈbʌkəl/
KK: /ˈbʌkəl/
intransitive verb
Definition: To bend or collapse under pressure or weight, often referring to a physical object or a person's knees giving way.
Example: The old bridge began to buckle under the weight of the heavy truck.
noun
Definition: A device used to fasten two ends together, like the ends of a belt or strap, often made of metal or plastic.
Example: He tightened his belt by adjusting the buckle.
transitive verb
Definition: To fasten something securely using a clasp or a device that holds two ends together, often made of metal or plastic.
Example: She decided to buckle her seatbelt before the car started moving.