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Meaning of buckling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buckling

Pronunciation:/ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/

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.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of fastening a buckle.

  2. A folding into hills and valleys.

  3. The action of collapsing under pressure or stress.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wavy; curly, as hair.