BUCKLE
Scrabble letter values: B3U1C3K5L1E1 = 14
Definition
- noun fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap.
- noun a shape distorted by twisting or folding. — synonyms: warp
- verb fasten with a buckle or buckles. — synonyms: clasp
- verb fold or collapse. — synonyms: crumple
- verb bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat. — synonyms: heave, warp
Examples
- “often has loose prong”
- “His knees buckled”
- “The highway buckled during the heat wave”