'Buckling' definitions:
Definition of 'Buckling'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Definition of 'Buckling'
From: GCIDE
- Buckling \Buc"kling\, a. Wavy; curling, as hair. --Latham. [1913 Webster]