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BUCKLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Buckles.

Buckles - as a noun

Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shape distorted by twisting or folding

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
warp9

Buckles - as a verb

Fasten with a buckle or buckles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clasp9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbuckle16

Fold or collapse

Example: "His knees buckled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumple13

Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

Example: "The highway buckled during the heat wave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave11warp9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He replaced the damaged buckles on his belt."
"The backpack had several buckles to secure it tightly."
"Her shoes had shiny silver buckles."
"The cowboy tightened the buckles on his spurs."
"The wrestler adjusted the buckles on his headgear."
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Word Game Points

Is BUCKLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buckles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUCKLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BUCKLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buckles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUCKLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BUCKLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buckles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUCKLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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