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buckling

/ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/

buckling down

buckling in

buckling up

bucklingnoun

bucklings

/ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/

Translations

hareng fuméCuisine; poisson fumé à chaud.

She enjoyed a freshly smoked buckling for breakfast.

Elle a apprécié un hareng fumé tout juste préparé au petit-déjeuner.

flambageTechnique; en mécanique et en génie civil, déformation ou rupture sous compression ou contrainte.

The buckling of the metal beam was a result of the intense heat from the fire.

Le flambage de la poutre métallique était dû à la chaleur intense de l'incendie.

Additional translations

déformationSens général; pour un objet ou une structure qui se courbe ou se déforme sous l'effet d'une pression ou de la chaleur.

chevreauSens zoologique; jeune chèvre, surtout dans sa première année.

daguetSens zoologique; jeune cerf, surtout dans sa première année.

Definitions

A process or instance of bending or warping under pressure or heat.

The buckling of the metal beam was a result of the intense heat from the fire.

A failure or collapse of a structure due to excessive stress or pressure.

The engineer was concerned about the buckling of the bridge under the weight of heavy traffic.

A young male goat or deer, especially in its first year.

The shepherd kept the buckling separate from the older goats.

A hot-smoked herring, typically eaten whole.

She enjoyed a freshly smoked buckling for breakfast.

Synonyms

bucklinggerund / present participle

/ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/

Used to describe a material or structure that is bending, warping, or collapsing under compression or heat.

Translations

voiléTechnique; qui se déforme ou se courbe sous une contrainte.

Inspectors noted the buckling walls after the fire.

Les inspecteurs ont constaté les murs voilés après l'incendie.

Definitions

Bending, warping, or collapsing under compression, heat, or other stress.

Inspectors noted the buckling walls after the fire.

buckleverb

buckling

ing-form

buckled

Past Simple

buckled

Past Participle

buckling

ing-form

/ˈbʌk.əl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bucklenoun

Definitions

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.

buckleadjective

Definitions

Designed for use with or fastened by means of a buckle; relating to a buckle.

The backpack features a buckle closure for quick access.