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a clasp consisting of a rectangular or curved rim with one or more movable tongues, fixed to one end of a belt or strap, used for fastening to the other end of the same strap or to another strap.

any similar contrivance used for such purposes.

an ornament of metal, beads, etc., of similar appearance.

a bend, bulge, or kink, as in a board or saw blade.

to fasten with a buckle or buckles.

to shrivel, by applying heat or pressure; bend; curl.

to prepare (oneself ) for action; apply (oneself ) vigorously to something.

to bend, warp, or cause to give way suddenly, as with heat or pressure.

to close or fasten with a buckle.

to prepare oneself or apply oneself.

to bend, warp, bulge, or collapse.

to yield, surrender, or give way to another (often followed byunder ).