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buckle

Pronunciación: [ˈbʌk.əl]

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Cómo usar buckle en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «clothing»

(noun) a buckle is a device that helps to fasten two ends together, like on a belt or shoe. It keeps things in place so they don't fall off.

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The shiny buckle on her belt made her outfit look even better.

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His belt doesn't have a buckle, so it keeps slipping off.

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What color is the buckle on your new shoes?

Contexto: «physical action»

(verb) to buckle means to bend or give way under pressure. Like when you push down on something so hard that it squishes or bends.

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The strong metal didn’t buckle under the weight of the heavy box.

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The chair didn’t buckle, so it's still safe to sit on.

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Did the bridge buckle when the heavy truck crossed it?

Contexto: «emotional state»

(verb) to buckle can also mean to become weak or to give up under stress. It’s like when someone feels really overwhelmed and can’t handle it anymore.

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She stayed strong and didn’t buckle under pressure during the exam.

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He buckled and couldn't finish the race because he felt too tired.

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What do you do when you feel like you might buckle under pressure?

Cómo se pronuncia buckle

Pronunciación: [ˈbʌk.əl]

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