BUCKLE

• (noun) fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

• (noun) a shape distorted by twisting or folding

  synonyms : warp

• (verb) bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

  "The highway buckled during the heat wave"

  synonyms : heave , warp

• (verb) fold or collapse

  "His knees buckled"

  synonyms : crumple

• (verb) fasten with a buckle or buckles

  synonyms : clasp

  He tried to clasp the feather on his hat. -added by naila_inlas

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