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buckling in German

buckling in German is Ausbeulen, Beulen, Knick — buckling means the structural failure of a material or beam that bends, bulges, or kinks under pressure instead of holding straight, often just before it collapses.

buckling in German

Ausbeulen
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
Beulen
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
Knick
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
Knicken
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
Bombage
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
Knickbildung
noun
The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).

What does "buckling" mean?

  1. noun The structural failure of a material or beam that bends, bulges, or kinks under pressure instead of holding straight, often just before it collapses.
    "Engineers added extra supports to stop the roof from buckling under heavy snow."
  2. noun The act of fastening something with a buckle.
    "A few seconds of buckling and her seatbelt was secure."
  3. noun A young male goat, roughly one to two years old.
    "The farmer kept a buckling separate from the herd until he was fully grown."
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buckling in a sentence

  • Engineers added extra supports to stop the roof from buckling under heavy snow.
  • The bridge inspectors found early signs of buckling in one of the steel beams.
  • A few seconds of buckling and her seatbelt was secure.
  • The farmer kept a buckling separate from the herd until he was fully grown.

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What is "buckling" in German?

"buckling" in German is Ausbeulen, Beulen, Knick. buckling means: The structural failure of a material or beam that bends, bulges, or kinks under pressure instead of holding straight, often just before it collapses.

How do you use "buckling" in a sentence?

Example: "Engineers added extra supports to stop the roof from buckling under heavy snow." In German, "buckling" is Ausbeulen, Beulen, Knick.

Are there other ways to say "buckling" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "buckling": Ausbeulen, Beulen, Knick, Knicken, Bombage, Knickbildung.

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