1. (

• buckle

) fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong ;

2. (

• warp ,
• buckle

) a shape distorted by twisting or folding ;

1. (

• buckle ,
• clasp ,

) fasten with a buckle or buckles ;

2. (

• buckle ,
• crumple ,

) fold or collapse; "His knees buckled" ;

3. (

• heave ,
• buckle ,
• warp

) bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave" ;