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Meaning:

Noun:

  • Canadian|heraldry The brisure of an eighth daughter.
  • roofing An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. A buckle may be an indication of movement with the roof assembly.
  • countable A clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap.

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Verb:

  • intransitive|figurative To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person).
  • intransitive To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
  • transitive To fasten using a buckle.

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