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buckle /ˈbʌkəl/  

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  • noun
    plural buckles
    [count] :a metal or plastic device that is attached to one end of a belt or strap and that is used to connect it to the other end
    a belt buckle
    verb
    buckles; buckled; buckling
    [+ obj] to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle
    Buckle your seat belt.
    to attach (something) with a buckle
    She buckled the horses into their harness.
    [no obj] :to bend or collapse from pressure, heat, etc.
    The pavement buckled in the heat.
    I suddenly felt dizzy and my knees/legs buckled. [=my knees bent and I began to fall down] - often used figuratively
    He finally buckled under the pressure/strain of his job.
    [+ obj] :to cause (something) to bend or collapse
    Heat buckled the pavement.
    buckle down
    [phrasal verb] informal :to start to work hard
    You had better buckle down if you want to get good grades.
    buckle up
    [phrasal verb] US :to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle
    You should always buckle up [=(Brit) belt up] before you start driving.