kiepahtaa — meaning in English

English meaning

• buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
• spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.

Senses

kiepahtaa is used for these senses in English:

• buckle Of a thing (especially a slender structure under compression): to collapse or distort under physical pressure.
• spin (ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

buckle — full definition

1. noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
2. verb To fasten something with a buckle.
3. verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
4. verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.

spin — full definition

1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.

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