buckles
Caves under pressure
Buckles are clasps with frames and prongs used to fasten straps or belts: She adjusted the buckles on her sandals.
To buckle is to fasten with such a device, or to bend or collapse under pressure: The bridge buckled in the heat, His knees buckled.
To buckle down is to apply oneself seriously to a task.
To buckle under is to yield to pressure.
Securing device that clicks
Torso's narrowest circumference
- leatherTanned animal skin
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- notchV-shaped incision
keeper · loop · western · rodeo · trophy · oversized · statement · cowboy
Bend from true form
- bendCurve or flex
- collapseSudden structural failure
- crumpleCompress into irregular folds
- crimpPinch into folds
distort · yield · stress · pressure · failure · structural · metal · fatigue
Religious journey-taker
platform · oxford · brogue · clog · vintage · colonial · decorative · adjustable
Serving to beautify
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- engravedCut into surface
- jeweledDecorated with gems
- embossedHaving raised design
antique · ornate · Celtic · vintage · brass · silver · bronze · gemstone
clasp
Securing device that clicks
tongue · pin · hook · closure · catch · hasp · clip · strap · cinch · secure
waist
Torso's narrowest circumference
notch · keeper · loop · western · rodeo · trophy · oversized · statement · cowboy · biker
warp
Bend from true form
crimp · distort · yield · stress · pressure · failure · structural · metal · fatigue · bow
pilgrim
Religious journey-taker
instep · platform · oxford · brogue · clog · vintage · colonial · decorative · adjustable · closure
decorative
Serving to beautify
embossed · antique · ornate · Celtic · vintage · brass · silver · bronze · gemstone · enamel
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
silver · bronze · copper · pewter · titanium · gold · iron · plastic · alloy · plated
pirate
Maritime thief or bootlegger
- swordfightArmed melee with blades
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
rapier · musketeer · cavalier · dueling · swashbuckling · bravado · rogue · gallant
- busy boxbuttons, switches, dials, doors, latches
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- shoe decorationslaces, bows, tassels, studs, rhinestones
- frontier relicsarrowheads, covered wagons, wagon wheels, log cabins, sod houses
- notionsbuttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes
- shoe fastenerslaces, shoelaces, velcro, velcro straps, zippers
bucklesholds
Keeps in possession
straightens · resists · flattens · stiffens · supports
bucklesholds out
Maintains position despite pressure
resists · holds firm · perseveres · endures · holds steady
- 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
buckle, buckled, buckling, unbuckle, unbuckled, belt buckle, buckler, unbuckles, unbuckling