Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buckled

verb
/ˈbʌk.əld/
Definition
To become bent or curved, usually due to pressure or stress.
Examples
  • The metal frame buckled under the weight of the heavy load.
  • When the door was slammed shut, the hinges buckled, making it difficult to open.
Meaning
Buckled refers to something, often a physical object, that has bent or warped, typically at a point of stress.
Synonyms
  • bent
  • warped
  • deformed
  • twisted
  • crumpled