buckle

nounfeminine/fiˈvɛlɐ/medium

fi·ve·la

Definition

A flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for fastening a belt, strap, or shoe.

The buckle on his belt broke.

She tightened the buckles on her backpack.

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Common collocations

belt bucklesafety buckleshoe buckle

Idiomatic expressions

Do latim vulgar '*fibella', diminutivo de 'fibula' (fivela, alfinete).