Pronunciation: /ˈbʌkəl/
noun a fastening device, typically made of metal or plastic, used to secure two loose ends by snapping or sliding together
A1 I need a new buckle for my belt.
A2 The buckle on my backpack broke, so I need to replace it.
B1 She struggled to fasten the buckle on her child's car seat.
B2 The buckle on the horse's harness was old and worn out.
C1 The intricate design of the silver buckle caught everyone's attention.
C2 The jeweled buckle on his shoes was a symbol of his wealth and status.
verb to fasten with a buckle
A1 She struggled to buckle her seatbelt in the car.
A2 The child was able to buckle his shoes by himself for the first time.
B1 Before riding the rollercoaster, make sure to buckle your safety harness.
B2 The hiker had to buckle his backpack tightly to prevent it from falling off during the climb.
C1 The pilot instructed the passengers to buckle up as they prepared for takeoff.
C2 The detective had to buckle down and focus on solving the complex case.
formal Please remember to securely fasten your seatbelt buckle before takeoff.
informal Make sure you buckle up before we hit the road.
slang I can't believe you forgot to buckle your pants, dude.
figurative She felt the weight of responsibility buckle under the pressure.
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