buckle

Example Sentences

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The ice buckled underneath the snowmobile, and Owen and George froze as a thin layer of water pooled at their feet.

From Literature

With one more tug and two more pushes, all four of Kevin’s legs had buckled and he lay on his side, clearly not at all sure how he’d gotten there.

From Literature

There was no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh would buckle to the ICC's decision.

From Barron's

In both cases there was a buckle of the opponent's knee to indicate a degree of force.

From BBC

When it rains, moisture seeps into fissures in the road and weakens the asphalt, which can break apart and buckle under the weight of passing cars and trucks.

From Los Angeles Times