Buckle: meaning, definitions and examples

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buckle

 

[ หˆbสŒk(ษ™)l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fastening

A fastening for two loose ends, consisting of a male part (buckle) and a female part (buckle) into which it fits.

Synonyms

clasp, clip, fastener

Examples of usage

  • The buckle on my belt broke.
  • She fastened her shoes with a buckle.
Context #2 | Verb

secure

To fasten or secure with a buckle.

Synonyms

clasp, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She buckled her seatbelt.
  • He buckled his helmet.

Translations

Translations of the word "buckle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fivela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnalle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzฤ…czka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boucle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hebilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tokasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„ํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaponka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tokasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hebilla

Etymology

The word 'buckle' originated from the Middle English word 'bokel', which in turn came from the Old French word 'boucle'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a fastening device. Buckles have been used for centuries as a method of securing clothing and accessories, with various designs and materials used throughout history.

See also: buckles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,498, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.