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buckle
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/fiˈvɛlɐ/fi·ve·la
Definition
1A flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for fastening a belt, strap, or shoe.
Usage examples
“The buckle on his belt broke.”
“She tightened the buckles on her backpack.”
Common combinations
belt bucklesafety buckleshoe buckle
Idiomatic expressions
- To buckle down (to prepare for effort).