EGAVE

buckle

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Meaning

  1. noun A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else. Some other form of clasp used to fasten two things together. An image of a clasp (etymology 1, noun sense 1) used as the brisure of an eighth daughter.
  2. noun Some other form of clasp used to fasten two things together.
  3. noun An image of a clasp (etymology 1, noun sense 1) used as the brisure of an eighth daughter.
  4. noun A great conflict or struggle.
  5. verb To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1); hence , to fasten (something) in any way.
  6. verb To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1); hence , to fasten (something) in any way.
  7. verb To apply (oneself) to, or prepare (oneself) for, a task or work; also , to equip (oneself) for a battle, expedition, etc.
  8. verb To apply (oneself) to, or prepare (oneself) for, a task or work; also , to equip (oneself) for a battle, expedition, etc.

Similar words

warp crumple heave clasp seat knuckle attach tie retreat lash

Often followed by

and on of up down under in to the

Word family

buckled buckles buckling

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