buckle (
http://definr.com/buckle)
n 1: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap;
often has loose prong
2: a shape distorted by twisting or folding [syn:
warp]
v 1: fasten with a buckle or buckles [syn:
clasp] [ant:
unbuckle]
2: fold or collapse; "His knees buckled" [syn:
crumple]
3: bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The
highway buckled during the heatwave" [syn:
heave,
warp]