A distortion, bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal.
A contorted expression, as of the face.
A clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap.
A curl of hair, especially a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled.
An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. A buckle may be an indication of movement with the roof assembly.
The brisure of an eighth daughter.
A cake baked with fresh fruit and a streusel topping.
To buckle down; to apply oneself.
To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person).
To make bend; to cause to become distorted.
To yield; to give way; to cease opposing.
To fasten using a buckle.
To unite in marriage.
Any of various types of nails with large flat heads designed to fasten sheet metal to wood, fasten clouts to axletrees, etc., often clinched.