word
Buckle
BUH-kuhl
/ˈbʌkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
buckle
Dictionary meaning
Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap.
Examples
- The highway buckled during the heat wave.
- Your knees buckled under the weight of the metal beams.
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