buckle

Noun
  1. Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap;
    Often has loose prong (synset 102913678)
    is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    subtypes: belt buckle - the buckle used to fasten a belt
    has: prong - a pointed projection
  2. A shape distorted by twisting or folding (synset 113908393)
    is a type of: distorted shape, distortion - a shape resulting from distortion
    same as: warp
Verb
  1. Fasten with a buckle or buckles (synset 201551072)
    is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
    same as: clasp
  2. Fold or collapse (synset 201281789)
    "His knees buckled"
    is a type of: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way - break down, literally or metaphorically
    same as: crumple
  3. Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat (synset 200357608)
    "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
    is a type of: change surface - undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
    subtypes: lift - rise upward, as from pressure or moisture
    same as: heave, warp

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