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Meanings of buckle in inglês

português
afivelar
catalão
botonar

Fasten with a buckle or buckles.

afivelar
português
bombear
catalão
guerxar-se

Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat.

bombear
catalão
doblegar-se

Fold or collapse.

doblegar-se

A shape distorted by twisting or folding.

Usage of buckle in inglês
1
Fearing an unemployment crisis this autumn, it seems the government will buckle.
The Guardian
2
The message is clear: get rest, come back recharged and buckle up.
Reuters
3
There was no buckle on it; he had removed that long ago.
IT
4
The buckle glittered in the light that stole through the gaping door.
Dead Man's Rock
5
He wrapped part around his hand and let the buckle hang free.
The clouds beneath the sun
6
The blow was so severe that the buckle was bent in two.
Memoirs
7
Some will rise to the occasion, others will buckle under the pressure.
The Guardian
8
Check that the headband adjustment system and chinstrap buckle are working properly.
Climbing Magazine
9
Yes; the buckle on this slipper needs to be more securely fastened.
Mona; Or, The Secret of a Royal Mirror
10
Give me that fatal box; I will buckle it to my saddle-bow.
The Scottish Chiefs
11
I have received my commission; it is to buckle on your armour.
There was a King in Egypt
12
The Ziplock speed buckle is simple to use and adjusts with ease.
Climbing Magazine
13
She pointed to the buckle which clasped the belt of her dress.
Prince Zilah — Volume 1
14
To buckle on the remaining straps was the work of a moment.
Curlie Carson Listens In
15
Not very comfortable, he used one hand to undo his belt buckle.
The Big U
16
There was no question he was a master of the belt buckle.
Quarter share: a trader's tale from the golden age of the solar ...
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Translations for buckle
português
afivelarbombear
Buckle through the time
Buckle across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common