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Meaning of buckled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buckled

verb

Definitions

  1. To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

  2. To make bend; to cause to become distorted.

  3. To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person).

    Example: It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work.

  4. To yield; to give way; to cease opposing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To fasten using a buckle.

  2. To unite in marriage.