BUCKLES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a shape distorted by twisting or folding

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap

Example: often has loose prong

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

fold or collapse

Example: His knees buckled

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

fasten with a buckle or buckles

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

Example: The highway buckled during the heat wave