Buckled

verb

To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
  2. (verb) To make bend; to cause to become distorted.
  3. (verb) To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person). “It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work.”
  4. (verb) To yield; to give way; to cease opposing.
  5. (verb) To enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend.
  6. (verb) To buckle down; to apply oneself.
  7. (verb) To fasten using a buckle.
  8. (verb) To unite in marriage.

Letter breakdown

  • Buckled contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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Reader questions

What does Buckled mean?

To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

How many letters are in Buckled?

Buckled has 7 letters.

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