buckling

/ ˈbʌklɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for a bloater

Word History and Origins

Origin of buckling¹

C20: from German Bückling

Example Sentences

He said weightlifters can try to squat 500 pounds daily without days off, or attempt to squat 500 pounds with their knees caving in and buckling because of terrible form.

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It has the air of a stretch before buckling in for a long haul flight.

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Heatwaves can cause problems for our infrastructure, such as trains running at reduced speeds due to the risk of train tracks expanding and buckling in the heat.

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They can cause problems for our infrastructure, such as trains running at reduced speeds due to the risk of train tracks expanding and buckling in the heat.

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There have been reports of roads buckling in the capital of Naypyidaw, and the country's military government has declared a state of emergency in six regions.

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