BUCKLING
/ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of BUCKLING
To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
To make bend; to cause to become distorted.
To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person).
"It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."
To fasten using a buckle.
To unite in marriage.
The act of fastening a buckle.
A folding into hills and valleys.
The action of collapsing under pressure or stress.
Examples of BUCKLING in a Sentence
- "It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."
Word Details
Is BUCKLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUCKLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUCKLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUCKLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | c | k | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUCKLING
75 words from the letters in BUCKLING
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How to Use BUCKLING in Word Games
BUCKLING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUCKLING to find 75 additional valid words.