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buckle in Swahili

buckle in Swahili is bakoli — buckle means a clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.

buckle in Swahili

bakoli
noun
metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike

What does "buckle" mean?

  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."
  2. verb To fasten something with a buckle.
    "She buckled her seatbelt before the car pulled away."
  3. verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
    "The bridge girders buckled under the weight of the flood debris."
  4. verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.
    "The company buckled under public pressure and issued an apology."

buckle in a sentence

  • The buckle on his belt was engraved with his initials.
  • She buckled her seatbelt before the car pulled away.
  • The bridge girders buckled under the weight of the flood debris.
  • His legs buckled with exhaustion after the marathon.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "buckle" in Swahili?

"buckle" in Swahili is bakoli. buckle means: A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.

How do you use "buckle" in a sentence?

Example: "The buckle on his belt was engraved with his initials." In Swahili, "buckle" is bakoli.

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