buckle

• Существительное с двумя основными значениями: застежка, используемая для соединения двух концов ремня или лямки, часто с подвижным язычком; или форма, искаженная скручиванием или складыванием.

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.

1. Fastener for a belt or strapA2formal

   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.

   Пряжка

   • 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.

   Синонимыcatchclaspclipclosurefastenerhasp

2. A bend or kinkB2formal

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

   Изгиб или деформация

   • 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.

   Синонимыbendcreasedistortionfoldkinkwrinkle

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия застегивания пряжки, изгибания под давлением или подготовки к чему-либо (например, взяться за дело).

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

1. Fasten with a buckleA2formal

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

   Застегнуть

   • 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.

   Синонимыclaspfastenhooksecurestrap

   Антонимыloosenunbuckleunfasten

2. Fold or collapseB2formal

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

   Согнуться или разрушиться

   • 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.

   Синонимыbendcave incollapsecrumpledistortgive waysagtwistwarpyield

   Антонимыendurestiffenstraightenwithstand

3. Bend out of shapeB2formal

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

   Деформироваться

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

   Синонимыbendcontortcrumpledeformdistorttwistwarpwrinkle

   Антонимыflattenlevelstraighten

Фразовые вариантыbuckle downbuckle under