buckle — a metal or plastic device used to fasten two ends of a belt or strap together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal or plastic device used to fasten two ends of a belt or strap together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa's belt buckle is bigger than my face, and honestly, it could probably stop a car.
- As soon as the teacher called my name for the presentation, my knees buckled and I nearly fell.
- Please buckle your seatbelt; the flight attendant is giving me a very scary look.
buckle
NOUN[/ˈbʌkəl/]
a metal or plastic device used to fasten two ends of a belt or strap together
She tightens the buckle on her backpack before the long hike.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'boucle' (shield boss, ring), from Latin 'buccula' meaning 'cheek strap of a helmet', a diminutive of 'bucca' (cheek).
Breakdown
bucc- (cheek) + -ula (diminutive suffix) → small strap/ring device
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa's belt buckle is bigger than my face, and honestly, it could probably stop a car.”
“As soon as the teacher called my name for the presentation, my knees buckled and I nearly fell.”
“Please buckle your seatbelt; the flight attendant is giving me a very scary look.”
“The old wooden shelf buckled under the weight of all my textbooks.”
“Even under intense questioning, the witness refused to buckle.”
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