Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click Thesaurus above for synonyms. Also, follow synonym links within the dictionary to find definitions from other sources.

1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Buckle \Buc"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Buckled; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Buckling.] [OE. boclen, F. boucler. See Buckle, n.]
   1. To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to
      buckle a harness.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. To bend; to cause to kink, or to become distorted.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. To prepare for action; to apply with vigor and
      earnestness; -- formerly, generally used reflexively, but
      by mid 20th century, usually used with down; -- as, the
      programmers buckled down and worked late hours to finish
      the project in time for the promised delivery date.
      [1913 Webster +PJC]

            Cartwright buckled himself to the employment.
                                                  --Fuller.
      [1913 Webster]

   4. To join in marriage. [Scot.] --Sir W. Scott.
      [1913 Webster]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Buckling \Buc"kling\, a.
   Wavy; curling, as hair. --Latham.
   [1913 Webster]

Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy