Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buckling
verb
/ˈbʌk.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
To bend or give way under pressure; to collapse or crumple.
Examples
- The old bridge began buckling under the weight of the heavy trucks.
- He noticed the floor buckling beneath the water damage.
- During the storm, the roof started buckling due to the strong winds.
Meaning
Buckling refers to the deformation of a structure when an axial load is applied, causing it to bend or fail.
Synonyms
- collapse
- bend
- crumple
- warp
- fold
