buckle
14 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #9,070
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
verb
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈʌkʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural buckles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a shape distorted by twisting or folding
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
fold or collapse
fasten with a buckle or buckles
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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