buckle

A noun with two primary meanings: a fastener used to join two ends of a belt or strap, often featuring a movable prong; or a shape that has been distorted by twisting or folding.

ruСуществительное с двумя основными значениями: застежка, используемая для соединения двух концов ремня или лямки, часто с подвижным язычком; или форма, искаженная скручиванием или складыванием.esSustantivo con dos sentidos principales: un cierre utilizado para unir los dos extremos de una correa o cinturón, a menudo con una hebilla móvil; o una forma distorsionada por torsión o doblez.frNom avec deux sens principaux : attache servant à joindre les deux extrémités d'une ceinture ou d'une sangle, souvent avec un ardillon mobile ; ou forme déformée par torsion ou pliage.deSubstantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine Schnalle oder Spange, die zwei Enden eines Riemens oder Gurtes verbindet, oft mit beweglichem Dorn; oder eine Verformung, die durch Verdrehen oder Falten entsteht.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: fivela, peça usada para unir as duas extremidades de um cinto, correia ou alça, geralmente com uma lingueta móvel; ou uma forma torcida, curvada ou ondulada, como uma dobra ou deformação.zh一个有两个主要义项的名词：连接皮带或带子两端的扣件，通常带有可活动的扣针；或因扭曲或折叠而形成的变形、弯曲。arاسم له معنيان رئيسيان: أداة تثبيت تُستخدم لوصل طرفي حزام أو شريط، غالبًا بلسان متحرك؛ أو شكل منثنٍ أو مطوي بسبب الالتواء أو الانحناء.

1. Fastener for a belt or strap A2 formal

   A device, typically made of metal or plastic, used to join the ends of a belt or strap, often featuring a movable prong that fits into a hole.

   • He tightened the buckle on his leather belt.
   • The strap's buckle was made of polished brass.
   • She fastened the buckle of her backpack securely.

   ruПряжкаesHebillafrboucle de ceinturedeSchnalleptFivelazh带扣arإبزيم

   Synonyms: catchclaspclipclosurefastenerhasp

2. A bend or kink B2 formal

   A shape that is distorted by being bent, twisted, or folded, often as a result of pressure or weakness.

   • The metal pipe had a buckle from the heavy weight.
   • A buckle appeared in the road after the earthquake.
   • The paper had a buckle where it had been folded.

   ruИзгиб или деформацияesAbolladura o pandeofrcourbure, plideBiegung oder VerformungptDobra ou deformaçãozh弯曲或变形arانحناء أو اعوجاج

   Synonyms: bendcreasedistortionfoldkinkwrinkle

• buckles plural form
• buckles' possessive plural form
• buckle's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening a buckle or bending under pressure, or to prepare for something (e.g., buckle down).

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия застегивания пряжки, изгибания под давлением или подготовки к чему-либо (например, взяться за дело).esVerbo que designa la acción de abrochar una hebilla, doblarse o pandearse bajo presión, o prepararse para afrontar algo (por ejemplo, ponerse a trabajar).frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de boucler une sangle ou une ceinture, de se tordre ou de plier sous une pression, ou de se préparer à faire quelque chose (par exemple, s'atteler à une tâche).deVerb, das das Schließen einer Schnalle bezeichnet, das Nachgeben oder Sich-Verformen unter Druck sowie das entschlossene Anpacken einer Aufgabe.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de afivelar ou prender com fivela, de curvar-se ou ceder sob pressão e de preparar-se ou dedicar-se a algo (como arregaçar as mangas).zh动词，表示扣上扣子或带扣（用皮带扣等固定），弯曲或受压变形，也指振作起来着手做事（如 buckle down）。arفعل يدل على ربط شيء بحزام أو إبزيم، أو الانحناء والتقوّس تحت الضغط، أو الاستعداد والإقبال على أمر ما بعزم.

1. Fasten with a buckle A2 formal

   To close or secure something using a buckle or similar fastener.

   • She buckled her seatbelt before the car started.
   • He buckled the straps of his backpack tightly.
   • Make sure to buckle your shoes before you go out.

   ruЗастегнутьesabrochar con hebillafrBouclerdeMit einer Schnalle schließenptAfixar com fivelazh扣上arربط بإبزيم

   Synonyms: claspfastenhooksecurestrap

   Antonyms: loosenunbuckleunfasten

2. Fold or collapse B2 formal

   To bend, warp, or give way under pressure or strain.

   • The bridge buckled under the weight of the heavy truck.
   • His knees buckled when he heard the shocking news.
   • The metal frame buckled from the intense heat of the fire.

   ruСогнуться или разрушитьсяesDoblar o ceder bajo presiónfrFléchir, céder sous la pressiondeSich biegen oder zusammenbrechenptDobrar ou cederzh弯曲或塌陷arينحني أو ينهار

   Synonyms: bendcave incollapsecrumpledistortgive waysagtwistwarpyield

   Antonyms: endurestiffenstraightenwithstand

3. Bend out of shape B2 formal

   To become distorted or misshapen due to heat, pressure, or force.

   • The plastic container buckled in the microwave.
   • The pavement buckled during the summer heatwave.
   • The old book's spine buckled from years of use.

   ruДеформироватьсяesDoblar/combarsefrSe déformerdeSich verformenptDeformar-sezh变形arتشوّه

   Synonyms: bendcontortcrumpledeformdistorttwistwarpwrinkle

   Antonyms: flattenlevelstraighten

• buckled past participle
• buckled past simple
• buckling present participle
• buckles third person singular

Phrasal variants: buckle downbuckle under