buckle

noun/ˈbʌkəl/

Frequency rank: #7,631 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a fastening device, typically made of metal, used to connect two ends of a strap or belt.

Illustration for the English word “buckle”

Example sentence

The strap on my backpack broke when the metal buckle snapped under the weight.

Synonyms & related words

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