κουμπώνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
• button noun A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.

Senses

κουμπώνω is used for these senses in English:

• buckle To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun sense 1); hence (obsolete) , to fasten (something) in any way.

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.

button — full definition

1. noun A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
2. noun A small device pressed with a finger to operate a machine, switch, or on-screen control.
3. noun A small pin-on badge worn on clothing.
4. verb To fasten with buttons.

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