buckle
Prong through leather
A buckle is a clasp with a frame and prong, used to fasten straps or belts: He tightened his belt buckle.
To buckle is to fasten with such a device: Buckle your seatbelt.
The other buckle means to bend or collapse under pressure—knees buckle, metal buckles in heat, a bridge buckles.
To buckle down is to apply oneself seriously to work.
To buckle under is to yield to pressure.
Securing device that clicks
- fastenFix securely in position
- secureProtected from harm
- latchDoor-securing catch
- snapSudden sharp sound
hook · clip · pin · strap · closure · cinch · prong · tongue
Make more secure
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- fitProper or healthy
- sizingDetermining or adjusting dimensions
- notchV-shaped incision
hole · strap · cinch · tension · snug · slack · resize · refit
Bend from true form
- bendCurve or flex
- crumpleCompress into irregular folds
- deformAlter shape permanently
- caveUnderground hollow in rock
yield · sag · twist · crimp · kink · contort · distort · stress
Supplementary addition
- leatherTanned animal skin
- designerOne who plans appearances
- vintageQuality from past eras
- stylishFashionably elegant
waistband · sash · statement · oversized · western · rodeo · turquoise · silver
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
sturdiness · reliability · corrosion-resistant · rust-proof · military-grade · industrial
Decorative fastening ornament
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
gemstone · decoration · embellishment · Celtic · Art Nouveau · enamel · pewter · cameo
clasp
Securing device that clicks
snap · hook · clip · pin · strap · closure · cinch · prong · tongue · keeper
tighten
Make more secure
notch · hole · strap · cinch · tension · snug · slack · resize · refit · custom-fit
warp
Bend from true form
cave · yield · sag · twist · crimp · kink · contort · distort · stress · strain
accessory
Supplementary addition
stylish · waistband · sash · statement · oversized · western · rodeo · turquoise · silver · brass
tensile
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- reinforcedMade more resistant
heavy-duty · sturdiness · reliability · corrosion-resistant · rust-proof · military-grade · industrial
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
inlay · gemstone · decoration · embellishment · Celtic · Art Nouveau · enamel · pewter · cameo · insignia
rivet
Headed pin hammered flat
hinge · bolt · clamp · hasp · coupler · grommet · D-ring · O-ring · cam · quick-release
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
- hardwaredoor handle, hinge, lock, latch, screw
- tighten upfasten, secure, lock, clamp, bolt
- shoemakingcobbler, cordwainer, cobbling, last, shoe lasts
- adjustable fitelastic waist, drawstring, velcro strap, cinch, laces
- bag partsstrap, zipper, handle, pocket, clasp
- buckle upSecure your restraint
- buckled upSecured with a restraint
- buckle downApply oneself determinedly
- buckled downBegan working earnestly
- buckling upFastening a restraint
- belt buckleWaist strap fastener
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