Buckles: meaning, definitions and examples

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buckles

 

[ หˆbสŒkษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

clothing accessory

Buckles are fasteners used to secure two loose ends by connecting them. They are commonly used on belts, shoes, bags, and other accessories.

Synonyms

binder, clasp, fastener

Examples of usage

  • The belt buckle was shiny and had a western design.
  • She struggled to fasten the shoe buckle.
  • I need to replace the broken buckle on my bag.
Context #2 | Verb

secure with a buckle

To buckle something means to fasten it securely with a buckle. It can also mean to bend or collapse under pressure.

Synonyms

clasp, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • He buckled his seatbelt before starting the car.
  • The old bridge buckled under the weight of the heavy truck.

Translations

Translations of the word "buckles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fivelas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnallen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะถะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klamry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boucles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hebillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tokalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„ํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุงุฒูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ezky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sponke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spennur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนะผะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tokalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hebillas

Etymology

The word 'buckle' originated from the Old French word 'bocle', which meant a boss or a knob. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a fastening device. Buckles have been an essential part of clothing and accessories for centuries, evolving in design and function over time.

See also: buckle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,026, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.