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
