buckle

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for buckle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

warp

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

heave clasp crumple

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.

“The buckle on his belt was engraved with his initials.”

warp

2. verb

To fasten something with a buckle.

“She buckled her seatbelt before the car pulled away.”

heave warp clasp crumple

Opposites

unbuckle

How to use buckle

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

belt buckle buckle under pressure buckle down knees buckled

Etymology

From Old French boucle ("metal ring for fastening"), from Latin buccula ("cheek strap of a helmet"), ultimately from bucca ("cheek"). The sense of collapsing under pressure likely grew out of an older meaning "to prepare oneself for battle" (as in strapping on armor).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “buckle” mean?

The word “buckle” means a clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap. In plain terms, a clasp for fastening straps, or (as a verb) to fasten something, or to bend/give way under pressure.

How do you pronounce “buckle”?

“Buckle” is pronounced BUH-kuhl (/ˈbʌkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “buckle” in a sentence?

Here is “buckle” used in a sentence: “The buckle on his belt was engraved with his initials.”

What part of speech is “buckle”?

Depending on how it is used, “buckle” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “buckle” come from?

The word “buckle” comes from Latin.

Is “buckle” a common word?

“Buckle” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “buckle” have?

“Buckle” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.

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