buckle

nounverbA2 · Elementary

A metal piece for closing a belt.

Meanings of «buckle»

1. noun

a metal piece for closing a belt

She fastened the silver buckle on her belt.

2. verb

to bend or collapse under weight or pressure

His legs began to buckle after the long race.

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Synonyms and similar words

claspfastener

What A2 means

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