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buckle

/ˈbʌkəl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does buckle mean?

verb, noun

To fasten or secure something with a buckle, or a part of a shoe or belt that fastens with a buckle. A buckle is a device that fastens or secures something, typically with a strap or a clasp.

Example

"She buckled her shoes before going out."

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