buckles
word · lemma: buckle
Definition
'Buckles' is the plural of 'buckle', meaning fasteners (like for belts), or the verb meaning something bends or collapses under pressure or force.
Usage & Nuances
'Buckles' as a noun refers to physical fasteners, commonly for belts or shoes. As a verb (third person singular or plural present), it means to give way under pressure, physically (a bridge buckles) or metaphorically (someone buckles under stress). Don't confuse with 'buckles up' (secures a seatbelt).
Example Sentences
My shoes have two buckles on each side.
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The bridge buckles in the heat.
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She always buckles her belt before leaving.
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His knees buckles when he's nervous on stage.
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Sometimes the chair buckles if someone heavy sits on it.
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Under all that pressure, even the strongest person buckles sometimes.
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