Dictionary Check: buckle
"buckle" is a valid word!
Scrabble
14
points
Words with Friends
18
points
Definition
noun
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
noun
a shape distorted by twisting or folding
verb
fasten with a buckle or buckles
verb
fold or collapse
Example:
"His knees buckled"
verb
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
Example:
"The highway buckled during the heat wave"
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