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buckle

UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/
buckle down
buckle in
buckle up

Translations

bucklenoun
buckles
pl
UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/
boucleDispositif de fermeture pour une ceinture, une sangle, une chaussure ou un sac.
He fastened his belt with a silver buckle.
Il a attaché sa ceinture avec une boucle en argent.
Additional translations
gauchissementEn technique, pour une déformation, un bombement ou un fléchissement d’une surface ou d’une structure.
Synonyms
fastener
clasp
hook
clip
catch
buckleverb
buckled
Past Simple
buckled
Past Participle
buckling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/
bouclerSurtout pour une ceinture, une sangle ou un dispositif similaire.
She buckled her seatbelt before starting the car.
Elle a bouclé sa ceinture avant de démarrer la voiture.
fléchirSe dit d’une structure ou d’une surface qui se courbe, se déforme ou cède sous une pression.
The bridge buckled under the weight of the heavy truck.
Le pont a fléchi sous le poids du camion lourd.
Additional translations
céderAu sens figuré, sous la pression, les exigences ou le stress.
Synonyms
bind
tie
clasp
attach
secure
fasten
buckleadjective
UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to or fastened by a buckle.
à boucleSe dit d’un objet conçu pour être fermé ou ajusté à l’aide d’une boucle.
The backpack features a buckle closure for quick access.
Le sac à dos a une fermeture à boucle pour un accès rapide.

Definitions

bucklenoun
A flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for fastening the ends of a belt or strap.
He fastened his belt with a silver buckle.
A similar device used for fastening two loose ends, such as a shoe or a bag.
The buckle on her shoe broke, making it difficult to walk.
A bend or bulge, especially in a structure or surface.
The heat caused a buckle in the metal roof.
buckleverb
To fasten or secure with a buckle.
She buckled her seatbelt before starting the car.
To bend or collapse under pressure or strain.
The bridge buckled under the weight of the heavy truck.
To yield, succumb, or give way to pressure, demands, or stress, whether physical or figurative.
After hours of interrogation, the suspect finally buckled under the pressure.
buckleadjective
Designed for use with or fastened by means of a buckle; relating to a buckle.
The backpack features a buckle closure for quick access.
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